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.
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.
Origin and Etymology of bash
noun derivative of 1bash
BASH Defined for English Language Learners
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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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