bash

American  

[bash] / bæʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.

2. Chiefly British, Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at.

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noun

1. a crushing blow.

2. Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.

idioms

1. on the bash, working as a prostitute.

2. have a bash (at), to attempt; make an attempt.

bash British  

/ bæʃ /

verb

1. (tr) to strike violently or crushingly

2. (tr; often foll by in, down, etc) to smash, break, etc, with a crashing blow

   to bash a door down

3. to crash (into); collide (with)

   to bash into a lamppost

4. to dent or be dented

   this tin is bashed

   this cover won't bash easily

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noun

1. a heavy blow, as from a fist

2. a dent; indentation

3. a party

4. informal to make an attempt

Usage

What does bash mean? Bash means "to strike" something with great force. It's been adopted as slang for hurling insults or verbal abuse at someone.A bash is also an older slang term for "a wild party."

Other Word Forms

• basher noun

Etymology

Origin of bash

First recorded in 1635–45; perhaps of expressive origin

Example Sentences

“We’re not here to bash people if they ask a stupid question,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prestigious property boasts seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a sophisticated office, and a lavish ballroom built for hosting the bash of Trudeau’s dreams.

From MarketWatch

Now, Lorna, clinical service lead for vaccination, and a team of nurses have been recruited to bash the phones again as measles cases rise once more.

From BBC

And in that context, to have as a last speaker, without any rebuttal of any arguments that were made, someone who just bashed Europe, right, left, and center.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's Saturday afternoon and the tournament resembles a beach bash in full swing, costumed bodies heaving under the blazing sun.

From BBC

Related Words

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