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

basher, noun

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How to use bash in a sentence

Matthew Schmitz bashes Mumford and Sons over at First Things.
Mumford and Sons: The Pinterest of Folk Music|Justin Green|October 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Harry bashes into Camilla's umbrella, trademark cheeky grin flashed.
Running Commentary from the Jubilee Pageant|Tom Sykes|June 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Obama is putting more emphasis on the latter, but he also regularly bashes lobbyists and special interests.
Obama's Wall Street Waltz|Jill Lawrence, Laura Colarusso|October 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Rubio bashes Crist at every opportunity while leaving Meek untouched.
Charlie Crist's Race Card|Jim DeFede|September 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The same tendency to anthropomorphize helps sell everything from doggie sweaters to… catered birthday bashes.
Man's Only Friend|Michael Schaffer|March 31, 2009|DAILY BEAST
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 bash

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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