KIBOSH

stop, halt, block, kibosh

(verb) stop from happening or developing; “Block his election”; “Halt the process”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

kibosh (uncountable)

(slang) A checking or restraining element. Only used in put the kibosh on.

(slang, dated) Nonsense, bosh. [19th c.]

(slang, dated) Fashion; style.

Verb

kibosh (third-person singular simple present kiboshes, present participle kiboshing, simple past and past participle kiboshed)

(transitive) To decisively terminate.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ki"bosh, n.

1. Nonsense; stuff; also, fashion; style. [Slang]

2. Portland cement when thrown or blown into the recesses of carved stonework to intensify the shadows.

To put the kibosh on, to do for; to dispose of. [Slang]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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