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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Words related to bash

celebration, smash, punch, clobber, whack, slam, slug, spree, strike, pop, wing-ding

Words nearby bash

basement membrane, basenji, baseplate, bases, basescu, bash, bash up, bashan, bashaw, bashful, bashi-bazouk

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, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for bashes

bash

/ (bæʃ) informal /

verb

(tr) to strike violently or crushingly

(tr; often foll by in, down, etc) to smash, break, etc, with a crashing blowto bash a door down

(intr foll by into) to crash (into); collide (with)to bash into a lamppost

to dent or be dentedthis tin is bashed; this cover won't bash easily

noun

a heavy blow, as from a fist

a dent; indentation

a party

have a bash informal to make an attempt

Word Origin for bash

C17: of uncertain origin

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