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Kibosh Definition & Meaning

kibosh
verb
  1. stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"

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What does kibosh mean?
stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
What part of speech is kibosh?
Kibosh is a verb.

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