Meaning of bash in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bæʃ/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Verb

    bash

    Etymology

    mid 17th century (as a verb): imitative, perhaps a blend of bang and smash, dash, etc.

    Definitions

    1. hit hard

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    bash

    Definitions

    1. a vigorous blow

    Examples

    • « the sudden knock floored him »
    • « he took a bash right in his face »
    • « he got a bang on the head »

    Derived terms

  3. 2. an uproarious party

Famous quotes

  • « In general I was a good kid. It usually took a lot to make me mad. But once I reached the boiling point, I lost all rational control. Totally without thinking, when my anger was aroused, I grabbed the nearest brick, rock, or stick to bash someone. It was as if I had no conscious will in the matter. »
    Benjamin Carson

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