kibosh

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• kybosh
• kyebosh

[edit] Etymology

Unknown. Possibilities include:

• From the Irish caidhp bháis, meaning death cap (the hood put on someone before they were hanged to death).
• From the Scots kye booties, meaning cow boots (the hobble put on cattle to prevent them from straying).
• (Verification for this etymology is sought): From the Hebrew כבש, kbsh meaning conquer press down
• (Verification for this etymology is sought): Some connection with Turkish bosh “empty”

[edit] Pronunciation

• (GenAM) IPA: [ˈkaɪˌbɑʃ], IPA: [kaɪˈbɑʃ], or IPA: [kɪˈbɑʃ]

[edit] Noun

kibosh (uncountable)

1. (slang) A checking or restraining element.

[edit] Derived terms

• put the kibosh on