Kibosh

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.4 Derived terms

English

Pronunciation

GenAm , [kaɪˈbɑʃ], or [kɪˈbɑʃ]

Etymology

Unknown (no evidence of Irish or Yiddish origin, as sometimes believed)

Noun

kibosh

1. A checking or restraining element

Derived terms

• put the kibosh on