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Meaning of "joss" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JOSS

From pidgin English, from Portuguese deos god, from Latin deus.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JOSS

joss  [dʒɒs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JOSS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Joss is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JOSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of joss in the English dictionary

The definition of joss in the dictionary is a Chinese deity worshipped in the form of an idol.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JOSS


Jos
dʒɒs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JOSS

josephinite
Josephson effect
Josephus
josh
Josh.
josher
joshingly
Joshua
Joshua tree
Josiah
Josias
joskin
Jospin
joss house
joss stick
josser
jostle
jostlement
jostler

WORDS THAT END LIKE JOSS

across
boss
come across
cross
floss
give a toss
gloss
gross
hoss
loss
moss
motocross
on the cross
pross
Red Cross
Ross
schloss
the Cross
toss
weight loss

Synonyms and antonyms of joss in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «joss» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JOSS

Find out the translation of joss to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of joss from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «joss» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

joss
570 millions of speakers

English

joss
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चीनी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Джосс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

joss
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সিদ্ধি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

joss
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Joss
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Joss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジョス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조 스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Joss
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thần
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜோஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जॉस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çin putu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idolo cinese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Joss
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Джосс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Joss
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

joss
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

joss
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

joss
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Joss
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of joss

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JOSS»

The term «joss» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.745 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JOSS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «joss» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «joss» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about joss

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2 QUOTES WITH «JOSS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word joss.
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Clark Gregg
Joss Whedon and all the writers of 'Iron Man' and 'Thor' found a way to keep Coulson saying something that keeps you guessing. I'm really lucky because a lot of people play agents and don't get nearly as much fun stuff to do.
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Christian Kane
Joss Whedon who created 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel,' and all that... he is a genius.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JOSS»

Discover the use of joss in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to joss and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Joss Whedon: Conversations
The writer, director, and showrunner behind the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
David Lavery, Cynthia Burkhead, 2011
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Joss and Gold
Begun in 1979,Joss and Gold, Shirley Geok-lin Lim's Årst novel, has taken 22 years to complete. Of its protracted status as a workin-progress, and the revisions and rewriting that it must have undergone, there is good reason to suspect that ...
Shirley Geok-lin Lim, 2011
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The Philosophy of Joss Whedon
His renown has only grown with subsequent creations, including Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, and the innovative online series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
Dean A. Kowalski, S. Evan Kreider, 2012
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Faith and Choice in the Works of Joss Whedon
This work examines a variety of Whedon's characters and discusses what can be learned from their struggles and discoveries regarding religion and belief.
K. Dale Koontz, 2008
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Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy
The last few years have brought the Buffy spin-off Angel, the lamentably canceled Firefly (a space western), and the comic book Fray. Engaging and filled with fun quotes, this is a must-read for Whedon’s many fans.
Candace Havens, 2013
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Inside Joss' Dollhouse: From Alpha to Rossum
Inside Joss' Dollhouse is a fitting tribute to this complex, engaging show. The anthology’s 18 sometimes funny, always insightful pieces cover Dollhouse from anticipated start to explosive finish.
Jane Espenson, 2013
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The Psychology of Joss Whedon: An Unauthorized Exploration ...
Revisit the worlds of Joss Whedon … with trained psychologists at your side. What are the psychological effects of constantly fighting for your life? Why is neuroscience the Whedonverse’s most terrifying villain?
Joy Davidson, 2013
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The Existential Joss Whedon: Evil and Human Freedom in Buffy ...
"Chapters cover such topics as Russian existentialism and vampire slayage; moral choices; ethics; faith and bad faith; constructing reality through existential choice; some limitations of science and technology; love and self-sacrifice; ...
J. Michael Richardson, J. Douglas Rabb, 2006
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Joss Whedon, A Creative Portrait: From Buffy the Vampire ...
Drawing on a wide variety of sources and making use of psychologist Howard Gruber's insights into the nature of the creative process, Joss Whedon, A Creative Portrait offers the first intellectual biography of Whedon, tracking his career ...
David Lavery, 2013
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Sexual Rhetoric in the Works of Joss Whedon: New Essays
Together these essays constitute a much-needed addition to the expanding body of Whedon gender scholarship.
Erin B. Waggoner, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JOSS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term joss is used in the context of the following news items.
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Devon songstress Joss Stone returns with new album | North Devon …
The wait is almost over to hear Joss Stone's new album Water for your Soul. It's been four years in the making, perhaps a reflection of the ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
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Joss family still searching for answers | Winnipeg | News | Winnipeg …
It's been almost seven months since Cody Joss was killed in a pedestrian-automobile hit-and-run as he was crossing Inkster Boulevard headed ... «Winnipeg Sun, Jul 15»
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Anthony Head: Joss Whedon 'too busy' for Buffy The Vampire Slayer …
Anthony Head has said he still hopes the plans for a Buffy The Vampire Slayer spin-off about his character Rupert Giles go ahead as a ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
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'Mistresses' season 3, episode 7 spoilers: What is Joss' plan with Luca
Joss and Luca - Next week's new episode of “Mistresses” is an interesting one already, and it starts first and foremost with the notion of motive. «CarterMatt.com, Jul 15»
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Joss Stone admits she's struggling to get over the terror of the plot to …
The two scary thugs who planned to kidnap Joss Stone and chop off her head are safely locked away in jail. But that doesn't mean the singer ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Devon soul sensation Joss Stone set to release new album
THE WAIT is almost over to hear Devon singing-sensation Joss Stone's new album Water for your Soul. It's been four years in the making, ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
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Tori Kelly, Joss Stone, Meghan Trainor Performing on "Jimmy …
Upcoming "Jimmy Kimmel Live" performers include Tori Kelly, Big Talk, Joss Stone and Meghan Trainor. ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” returns ... «HeadlinePlanet.com, Jul 15»
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SDCC 2015: Joss Whedon's Epic Panel Included His Thoughts On …
Joss Whedon had a whirlwind panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year, promoting his new upcoming comic 'Twist' while also speaking about ... «Science Fiction, Jul 15»
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Joss Stone is all smiles wearing a flowing dress as she heads on a …
Joss was still displaying the same endearing qualities that helped make her a massive star back in 2003 when her debut album, The Soul ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Peyton Reed Says His 'Fantastic Four' Would've Been Like | The …
“I actually feel like Joss Whedon's first 'Avengers' did a lot of the same things that I would have liked to have done in 'Fantastic Four.' These ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»

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