pretentious or silly talk or writing
Nonsense.
The lower part of a blast furnace, between the hearth and the stack.
A figure.
A fiddle (musical instrument).
In plain English: A bosh is an old word for a violin.
"The lively Celtic band filled the pub with the sound of a skillful bosh."
Usage: Bosh (noun) refers specifically to a fiddle-a violin played in folk or traditional music, often associated with Irish or Scottish traditions. Don't use "bosh" to mean any violin; it has this particular cultural connotation.
To consume (illicit drugs).
In plain English: To bosh means to use illegal drugs.
"The detective suspected he was dealing with a user who bosh regularly."
Usage: Primarily used in older slang, "bosh" means to ingest illicit drugs, particularly heroin. It's considered dated and carries strong connotations of addiction and a specific historical context.
An expression of disbelief or annoyance.
An expression of speedy and satisfactory completion of a simple or straightforward task.
A surname