Noun / Verb | Violence
Encyclopedia of British Slang
COSH
Noun / Verb | Informal | Violence
COSH Pronunciation: /k??/ Part of Speech: Noun / Verb Severity Level: Informal Category: Violence
Definition
A cosh is a heavy blunt object; to cosh means to strike with one.
Usage
He got coshed.
Cultural Insight
Common in crime reporting slang.
Assessment
Direct and physical.
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