Definitions

1. noun

teasing or joking in a playful and friendly way

“He was just joshing me about eating that spicy food.”

2. verb

to tease or joke with someone in a playful and friendly way

“Stop joshing me and tell me the truth.”

3. verb

to pretend or feign something, especially in order to test or provoke a reaction

“He was joshing me about his supposed fear of spiders.”