bash
to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.
Chiefly British, Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at.
a crushing blow.
Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.
Idioms about bash
have a bash (at), British. to attempt; make an attempt.
on the bash, British. working as a prostitute.
Origin of bash
1Other words from bash
- basher, noun
Words Nearby bash
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How to use bash in a sentence
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Nick Saban And Alabama Have Dominated The SEC. But Who Have The Tide Rolled The Most? | Alex Kirshner | September 2, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightSummer is in full effect, which means barbecues, bashes, and begging for an end to the global pandemic.
5 Great Headphone Options to Get You Through a Sweaty, Song-Filled Summer | Patrick Lucas Austin | August 2, 2021 | TimeLike a freshman invited to a senior bash, the Friends members want the party to last — even if the host group hardly notices them.
Latino Museum backers are pushing for a prime spot on the National Mall. But a turf war is looming. | Peggy McGlone | July 29, 2021 | Washington PostThe best example of that passion came when a Facebook posting about a supposed June 24 Limelight reopening bash prompted a frenzy, only to have the organizers cancel the event.
Michael Musto Gets His Groove Back, as New York City Clubland Returns | Michael Musto | June 17, 2021 | The Daily BeastTye celebrated her 30th birthday with a picnic instead of the big bash she had planned.
Being Single Was Just a Part of Their Lives Before the Pandemic. Then It Became the Defining One | Belinda Luscombe | April 17, 2021 | Time
For weeks preceding the bash, Hitch refuses to have anything to do with it.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnother Dem who has been just a heart-beat (or a lamp bash) away from being president.
Just look at the rhetoric used by angry 1970s rock fans to bash disco.
Of Gamers, Gates, and Disco Demolition: The Roots of Reactionary Rage | Arthur Chu | October 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTKadyrov had organized another big party last weekend, even before the Putin birthday bash.
Rapper The Game was also in attendance at that bash, as well as Jessica Alba, Eddie Murphy, and Paris Hilton, among others.
New Details Emerge in Suge Knight Shooting at Chris Brown's Pre-VMAs Party on the Sunset Strip | Marlow Stern | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMother: "I don't care wot yer do so long as yer don't bash 'er abaht the 'ead."
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. IV of IV. | Charles L. GravesNext morning, when bash Tchelik left the cave, the prince came and learned the secret from his wife.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians | Woislav M. PetrovitchSo perished bash Tchelik, and thus did the prince finally regain his beloved and loyal wife.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians | Woislav M. PetrovitchThe prince thankfully took the feather and started once more in pursuit of bash Tchelik.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians | Woislav M. PetrovitchThereupon bash Tchelik disappeared with the princess, and her husband remained to wonder what he should do next.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians | Woislav M. Petrovitch
British Dictionary definitions for bash
/ (bæʃ) informal /
(tr) to strike violently or crushingly
(tr; often foll by in, down, etc) to smash, break, etc, with a crashing blow: to bash a door down
(intr foll by into) to crash (into); collide (with): to bash into a lamppost
to dent or be dented: this tin is bashed; this cover won't bash easily
a heavy blow, as from a fist
a dent; indentation
a party
have a bash informal to make an attempt
Origin of bash
1- See also bash up
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