bashing
[ bash-ing ]
/ ˈbæʃ ɪŋ /
noun
the act of beating, whipping, or thrashing: a series of unsolved bashings and robberies.
a decisive defeat: We gave the visiting team a good bashing.
(used in combination)
- unprovoked physical assaults against members of a specified group: gay-bashing.
- verbal abuse, as of a group or a nation: feminist-bashing; China-bashing.
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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.
Origin of bash
First recorded in 1635–45; perhaps of expressive origin
Related forms
bash·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for bashing
bash
/ (bæʃ) informal /
verb
noun
See also bash up
Word Origin for bash
C17: of uncertain origin
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