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English word origin

Etymology of zhuzh

Originally from Polari zhoosh.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

Alternative form of zhoosh.

adj

Alternative form of zhoosh.

noun

Alternative form of zhoosh.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Originally from Polari zhoosh.

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