A unisex given name
joss
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for joss.
Editorial note
For example, search for a Joss Whedon show and get Joss Whedon shows recommended.
Quick take
A unisex given name
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of joss gathered in one view.
A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
A diminutive of the female given name Jocelyn.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for joss.
noun
A unisex given name
noun
A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.
noun
A diminutive of the female given name Jocelyn.
noun
A surname.
Example sentences
For example, search for a Joss Whedon show and get Joss Whedon shows recommended.
This is close to being complimentary, but it comes across as more of a compliment to Joss Whedon than the subject.
Look at how Joss Whedon was thrashed for having Black Widow even suggest that.
I believe it was a reference to the fictional communication system in Joss Whedon's short-lived TV show, Firefly.
I don't normally like superhero movies, but I went to see the Avengers, because Joss Whedon.
Bonus: It's by Joss Whedon, so you should watch it anyway!
Wish it had been Joss Whedon running that show.
This time Palmer Joss goes through the wormhole?
I think Joss Whedans masterpiece wasn't Buffy, it was Toy Story.
On either a Buffy or a Firefly commentary, Joss Whedon said that they wanted to cut to black, then hang on it for a few seconds for dramatic effect.
Case in point: Joss Whedon directed The Avengers in 2011, but took two weeks off during post-production to shoot an (outstanding) adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing at his home.
I was so impressed by Joss Whedon releasing his movie on vimeo (although I would prefer DLs over streams) that I bought it just to support it.
Quote examples
I like how Joss Whedon put it: (Paraphrasing) “Lots of people talk about workaholics, but hardly anyone mentions workaholism”.
I also think you make a good point about 'a Joss Whedon fan wants "stuff like Buffy"'.
I think lots of people would balk at those constraints, but Joss Whedon sees them and thinks "this is awesome!"
In fiction, it's often easy to identify what people want to read / watch / consume - a Joss Whedon fan wants "stuff like Buffy", a 24 fan wants "more 24".
Proper noun examples
Joss Whedon is amazing and not someone you put the kinds of restrictions on that Marvel apparently does.
Joss whedon had written for marvel several times before the avengers, it was probably a part of why they tapped him.
Joss Whedon and Wil Wheaton especially are vocal feminists who have taken a beating by feminists because their views aren't extreme enough.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use joss in a sentence?
For example, search for a Joss Whedon show and get Joss Whedon shows recommended.
What does joss mean?
A unisex given name
What part of speech is joss?
joss is commonly used as noun.