bash

American  

[bash] / bæʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.

2. Chiefly British, Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at.

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noun

1. a crushing blow.

2. Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.

idioms

1. on the bash, working as a prostitute.

2. have a bash (at), to attempt; make an attempt.

bash British  

/ bæʃ /

verb

1. (tr) to strike violently or crushingly

2. (tr; often foll by in, down, etc) to smash, break, etc, with a crashing blow

   to bash a door down

3. to crash (into); collide (with)

   to bash into a lamppost

4. to dent or be dented

   this tin is bashed

   this cover won't bash easily

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noun

1. a heavy blow, as from a fist

2. a dent; indentation

3. a party

4. informal to make an attempt

Usage

What does bash mean? Bash means "to strike" something with great force. It's been adopted as slang for hurling insults or verbal abuse at someone.A bash is also an older slang term for "a wild party."

Other Word Forms

• basher noun

Etymology

Origin of bash

First recorded in 1635–45; perhaps of expressive origin

Example Sentences

There’s a lot happening—from America’s birthday bash to the World Cup to a total eclipse.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hanson says she's been "ridiculed, bashed around and called racist, xenophobic", but says people have now changed their minds.

From BBC

It’s both one of the most exclusive, sought-after invites in town and a jam-packed, raucous bash.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount declined to comment on the remarks by Hegseth, a former Fox News host who has a lot of experience in bashing the mainstream media.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, he became the first player in WBC history to bash three homers in a game during Italy’s win over Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• clobber
• punch
• slam
• slug
• smash
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