gash
1[ gash ]
/ gæʃ /
noun
a long, deep wound or cut; slash.
Slang: Vulgar.
- the vagina.
- Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a woman considered as a sex object.
verb (used with object)
to make a long, deep cut in; slash.
Nearby words
gascony, gascoyne-cecil, gaselier, gaseous, gaseous diffusion, gash, gasholder, gashouse, gasiform, gasify, gaskell
Origin of gash
11540–50; alteration (with -sh perhaps from slash1) of Middle English garsen < Old French garser, jarsier (French gercer) to scarify, wound < Vulgar Latin *charaxāre < Greek charássein to scratch, notch
Related forms
un·gashed, adjectiveUsage note
When referring to a female, this term is used with disparaging intent and perceived as highly insulting. The word cunt shows a similar transfer of meaning from a woman’s genitalia to the woman herself.
Definition for gash (2 of 3)
gash
2[ gash ]
/ gæʃ /
adjective Chiefly Scot.
wise, sagacious.
neat; well-dressed; well-groomed.
Origin of gash
2First recorded in 1700–10; origin uncertain
Definition for gash (3 of 3)
gash
3[ gash ]
/ gæʃ /
adjective Scot. Archaic.
dreary or gloomy in appearance.
Origin of gash
3First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain
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Examples from the Web for gash
There is something about draught of water, and something about a 'gash,' whatever that is: I opine it to be a rapid.
Barrington|Charles James LeverNo jaguar made that gash--and theres not a sign of a jaguar about.
The Radio Detectives in the Jungle|A. Hyatt Verrill
British Dictionary definitions for gash (1 of 2)
gash
1/ (ɡæʃ) /
verb
(tr) to make a long deep cut or wound in; slash
noun
a long deep cut or wound
Word Origin for gash
C16: from Old French garser to scratch, wound, from Vulgar Latin charissāre (unattested), from Greek kharassein to scratch
British Dictionary definitions for gash (2 of 2)
gash
2/ (ɡæʃ) /
adjective
slang surplus to requirements; unnecessary, extra, or spare
Word Origin for gash
C20: of unknown origin
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Medicine definitions for gash
gash
[ găsh ]
v.
To make a long, deep cut in; slash deeply.
n.
A long, deep cut.
A deep flesh wound.
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