bash Meaning & Definition
What Does Bash Mean?
As a verb, bash means To strike heavily; to beat. It can also mean To collide. [with into or together]. As a noun, it means A forceful blow or impact. As a noun, it means A large party; gala event.
Bash at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bæʃ/ |
| Synonyms | bang, brawl and smash |
| Plural | bashes |
| Verb forms | bashes, bashing, bashed |
Bash Definition (Verb)
- To strike heavily; to beat.
The thugs kept bashing the cowering victim.
- To collide. [with into or together]
Don't bash into me with that shopping trolley.
- To criticize harshly.
He bashed my ideas.
Bash as a Noun
- A forceful blow or impact.
He got a bash on the head.
- A large party; a gala event.
They had a big bash to celebrate their tenth anniversary.
- An attempt at doing something.
give something a bash
Verb
- To abash (make ashamed)
Noun
- A large party; gala event.
They had a big bash to celebrate their tenth anniversary.
- An attack that consists of placing all one's weight into a downward attack with one's fists.
Verb
- To strike heavily.
He bashed himself against the door.
- To collide.
Don't bash into me with that shopping trolley.
- To masturbate.
He said that he bashes daily.
Verb
- To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.
Synonyms of Bash
Bash synonyms and antonyms →Bash in a Sentence
The thugs kept bashing the cowering victim.
If the engine won't start, bash it with this hammer.
Don't bash into me with that shopping trolley.
He bashed my ideas.
He got a bash on the head.
They had a big bash to celebrate their tenth anniversary.
give something a bash
I'm not sure I'll be any good at this, but let me have a bash.
This was my first bash at macramé, so I'm quite pleased with how it's turned out.
He bashed himself against the door.
He said that he bashes daily.
Word Forms & Grammar
bash (third-person singular simple present bashes, present participle bashing, simple past and past participle bashed)
bash (plural bashes)
Words That Rhyme With Bash
Origin of Bash
Origin 1: From Middle English *basshen, *basken, likely from Old Norse *baska (“to strike”), akin to Swedish basa (“to baste, whip, lash, flog”), Danish baske (“to beat, strike, cudgel”), German patschen (“to slap”)[1]
Origin 2: From Middle English baschen, baissen. See abash.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bash
Is bash a verb or a noun?
Bash is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for bash?
Words with a similar meaning to bash include bang, brawl and smash. See the full list of bash synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bash?
The plural of bash is bashes.
What is the past tense of bash?
The past tense of bash is bashed. The present participle is bashing.