KIBOSH


Meaning of KIBOSH in English

[ 'kʌɪbɒʃ ]

(also kybosh ) informal

■ noun (in phr. put the ~ on ) put a decisive end to.

■ verb chiefly N. Amer. put an end to.

Origin

C19: of unknown origin.

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