Cosh
noun
A heavy, thick stick or club used as a weapon.
He was attacked with a cosh in the alley.
Often appears as...
- heavy stick
- blunt weapon
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
To hit someone with a cosh or similar object.
The thug coshed his victim and took his wallet.
Often appears as...
- cosh someone
- to cosh
Usage tips
Vulgar
General
noun
A heavy, thick stick or club used as a weapon.
He was attacked with a cosh in the alley.
Often appears as...
- heavy stick
- blunt weapon
Usage tips
Neutral
General
verb
To hit someone with a cosh or similar object.
The thug coshed his victim and took his wallet.
Often appears as...
- cosh someone
- to cosh
Usage tips
Vulgar
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'cosh' for describing a specific type of weapon.
The suspect was armed with a cosh during the robbery.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The term is quite informal and usually associated with violence.
It's more appropriate in casual discussions about crime than in formal writing.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Be aware of its usage in regions where gang violence is a concern.
In some regions, the term may evoke strong emotional responses.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'cosh' for describing a specific type of weapon.
The suspect was armed with a cosh during the robbery.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The term is quite informal and usually associated with violence.
It's more appropriate in casual discussions about crime than in formal writing.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Be aware of its usage in regions where gang violence is a concern.
In some regions, the term may evoke strong emotional responses.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'cosh' for describing a specific type of weapon.
The suspect was armed with a cosh during the robbery.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
The term is quite informal and usually associated with violence.
It's more appropriate in casual discussions about crime than in formal writing.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Be aware of its usage in regions where gang violence is a concern.
In some regions, the term may evoke strong emotional responses.
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