bash
[ bash ]
/ bæʃ /
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verb (used with object)
to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.
Chiefly British, Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at.
noun
a crushing blow.
Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.
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Idioms about bash
have a bash (at), British. to attempt; make an attempt.
on the bash, British. working as a prostitute.
Origin of bash
First recorded in 1635–45; perhaps of expressive origin
OTHER WORDS FROM bash
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British Dictionary definitions for bash
bash
/ (bæʃ) informal /
verb
noun
See also bash up
Word Origin for bash
C17: of uncertain origin
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