Definition of bash
basher
nounbash away
British, informalBritish, informal
: to work hard at something That is exactly what I tell myself as I bash away in the gym … — Jay Rayner
bash on
British, informalBritish, informal
: to continue to work at something : carry on … I'm a lot less sure about what I'm meant to be, or do, in a time of undeniable middle age. I guess I will just bash on as ever, and hope I don't appear too ridiculous as I do so. — Becky Sheaves
bash out
British, informalBritish, informal
: to produce (something) quickly : bang out Three years ago Piaggio disappointed enthusiasts by axing the retro Vespa's production. But Indian company LML continued to bash out copies that flew out of the dealers, especially in Italy … — Harriet Ridley
bash up
chiefly British, informalchiefly British, informal
: to attack (someone) physically : to hit (someone) repeatedly Umpires being lampooned or even bashed up [=beaten up] in schools, college and league cricket is hardly rare. — Ayaz Memon
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Examples of bash in a Sentence
I bashed my arm against the door.
Someone bashed him over the head with a chair.
They tried to bash the door open.
Recent Examples of bash from the Web
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Trump and his associates bashed Kasich for not attending the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last year.
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During the campaign, Trump bashed China relentlessly as a trade predator and a bad actor militarily in the South China Sea.
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At this point, Hannity asks an off-topic question giving Trump a chance to bash the media.
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This angle enables Fox to both dismiss the story's significance and to bash a Fox rival, CNN, which has covered the Russian connection aggressively.
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While Donald Trump has recently bashed CNN on Twitter, a new poll has found that more Americans actually trust the network more than the President.
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And despite Spider-Man: Homecoming making so many smart choices, truly nothing can stop a superhero movie from having an overlong final fight that eventually devolves into two people bashing each other in low light.
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That Mayor Ed Murray went out and recruited a labor-friendly Berkeley researcher to bash the UW economics study before it was even released doesn’t exactly suggest an open mind.
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On social media sometimes people bash me, but in real life people don't care.
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Origin and Etymology of bash
origin unknown
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Definition of bash
Examples of bash in a Sentence
We threw her a birthday bash.
She gave me a bash on the head.
Recent Examples of bash from the Web
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To celebrate its 85th year, the Festival of Arts will host an anniversary bash Aug. 13, with free admission to the art show all day.
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To celebrate, her parents Heather and Adam Benton threw a bash June 17 for Addyson’s sixth birthday at EnterTrainment Junction, with pizza, cake, presents, grandparents, relatives and friends.
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Rooftop parties, backyard bashes, festivals in the park.
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There was much to celebrate at the Carlyle hotel on Sunday night, where the publicity firm DKC/O&M held its annual post-Tonys bash, hosted by the company’s president, Rick Miramontez.
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The Summer of Love at The Lafayette Hotel Love is in the air at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows during a season-long schedule of splash bashes surrounding the hotel’s celebrated 300,000-gallon Weissmuller Pool.
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The Summer of Love at The Lafayette Hotel Love is in the air at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows during a season-long schedule of splash bashes surrounding the hotel’s celebrated 300,000-gallon Weissmuller Pool.
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Since its debut in 2010, The Hangout Fest has become the biggest beach bash of the year -- and 2017 is looking bigger than ever with yet another sold out year.
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Or maybe the radio station bash didn’t call for a lengthier set (which the band played as recently as last week in St. Augustine).
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Origin and Etymology of bash
noun derivative of 1bash
BASH Defined for English Language Learners
bash
playDefinition of bash for English Language Learners
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: to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something very hard or forcefully
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: to hit (someone or something) very hard or forcefully
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: to hurt or damage (something) by hitting or beating
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Definition of bash for English Language Learners
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: a big or exciting party
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: a hard and powerful hit or blow
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