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pash

[ pash ]

noun

, Slang.
  1. an infatuation for another person; crush.
  2. the object of such a passion.


pash

1

/ pæʃ /

verb

  1. to throw or be thrown and break or be broken to bits; smash
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a crushing blow
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

pash

2

/ pæʃ /

noun

  1. slang.
    infatuation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pash1

First recorded in 1890–1900; shortening and respelling of passion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pash1

C17 (n): from earlier passhen to throw with violence, probably of imitative origin

Origin of pash2

C20: from passion
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Example Sentences

Pasha, Pacha, pash′, n. a title given to Turkish officers who are governors of provinces or hold high naval and military commands.

Passion, pash′un, n. power of feeling pain or suffering: strong feeling or agitation of mind, esp.

Aaron was a clever business man, and Pash was professionally disgusted that he had left behind him such a loose testament.

Sylvia indeed blushed and raised her head, but Paul still held her with his uninjured arm, defying Mr. Pash and all the world.

"I am gathering rosebuds while I may, Mr. Pash," said he, misquoting Herrick's charming line.

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