osh
verb/oʃ/
English Definition
to hush, to comfort
Etymology
- (Derived from English hush.)
Examples
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"Aal a uu a baal nou, Gad bles dem, kaaz di taim a-go kom wen Gad a-go osh dem an mek dem api agen."
They are blessed who grieve, for God will comfort them.
Where you'd hear it
These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.
- Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
- Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.