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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT 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
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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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