bash
[ bash ]
/ bæʃ /
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 for 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
bash·er, nounWords nearby bash
basement membrane, basenji, baseplate, bases, basescu, bash, bash up, bashan, bashaw, bashful, bashi-bazouk
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Example sentences from the Web for bashes
Matthew Schmitz bashes Mumford and Sons over at First Things.
Harry bashes into Camilla's umbrella, trademark cheeky grin flashed.
Rubio bashes Crist at every opportunity while leaving Meek untouched.
Now alone, Bathurst threw himself down among the bashes in an attitude of utter depression.
Rujub, the Juggler|G. A. Henty
British Dictionary definitions for bashes
bash
/ (bæʃ) informal /
verb
noun
See also bash up
Word Origin for bash
C17: of uncertain origin
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