Definition of kibosh Kibosh

ki•bosh

We found 3 definitions of kibosh from 3 different sources.

What does kibosh mean?

Verb
kibosh - stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
		stop, halt, block
		forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
		embargo prevent commerce; "The U.S. embargoes Libya"
		stay stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"