bash

[bash]

verb (used with object)

1. to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.

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

noun

1. a crushing blow.

2. Informal.,  a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.

bash

/ 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

noun

1. a heavy blow, as from a fist

2. a dent; indentation

3. a party

4. informal,  to make an attempt

Other Word Forms

• basher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bash¹

First recorded in 1635–45; perhaps of expressive origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of bash¹

C17: of uncertain origin

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. on the bash, working as a prostitute.

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

Example Sentences

None of it would have been possible without a rare level of durability in a sport where players routinely bash each others’ teeth in.

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Collier’s investment in Unrivaled has been portrayed at times as a conflict of interest—and yes, bashing one league while you’re building another presents some interesting optics, to say the least.

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Mr Levy said the "monster" attacker tried to bash down the doors of the synagogue and he recalled locking the building down with other congregations members.

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In March, Taylor left “no grey area” about hanging out with the British actor at the Vanity Fair Oscars bash.

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It’s one of many moments over the last decade that have galvanized conservative factions around calls to boycott the Super Bowl, or at least publicly bash the event.

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Related Words

• clobber 
• punch 
• slam 
• slug 
• smash 
• whack 

When To Use

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."