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

noun

1. a crushing blow

pash

²

/ pæʃ /

noun

1. slang.
   infatuation

Word History and Origins

Origin of pash¹

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

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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Related Words

• disintegrate
• fracture
• rive
• shatter
• smash
• split