Used in a Sentence

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.

Examples19
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A unisex given name

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of joss gathered in one view.

noun

A unisex given name

noun

A diminutive of the male given name Joseph.

noun

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

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For example, search for a Joss Whedon show and get Joss Whedon shows recommended.

2

This is close to being complimentary, but it comes across as more of a compliment to Joss Whedon than the subject.

3

Look at how Joss Whedon was thrashed for having Black Widow even suggest that.

4

I believe it was a reference to the fictional communication system in Joss Whedon's short-lived TV show, Firefly.

5

I don't normally like superhero movies, but I went to see the Avengers, because Joss Whedon.

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Bonus: It's by Joss Whedon, so you should watch it anyway!

7

Wish it had been Joss Whedon running that show.

8

This time Palmer Joss goes through the wormhole?

9

I think Joss Whedans masterpiece wasn't Buffy, it was Toy Story.

10

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.

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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.

12

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

1

I like how Joss Whedon put it: (Paraphrasing) “Lots of people talk about workaholics, but hardly anyone mentions workaholism”.

2

I also think you make a good point about 'a Joss Whedon fan wants "stuff like Buffy"'.

3

I think lots of people would balk at those constraints, but Joss Whedon sees them and thinks "this is awesome!"

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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

1

Joss Whedon is amazing and not someone you put the kinds of restrictions on that Marvel apparently does.

2

Joss whedon had written for marvel several times before the avengers, it was probably a part of why they tapped him.

3

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.