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bash Definition

bash (bas̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to strike with a violent blow; smash (in)
  2. to attack or abuse, as with blows or with words

Etymology: echoic; akin to or < ? ON *basca, to strike

noun

  1. Informal a violent blow
  2. ☆ Slang a gala event or party

bash Idioms

have a bash at

Slang to make an attempt at

bash Usage Examples

Object

  • hell: Seeing Link, their attention turns as they implore him to bash the hell out of a scarecrow with a wooden stick.

Converse of object

  • throw: Every year, the CIOB throws a bash to hand out its Building Manager of the Year award.
  • organize: Thanks to DJ Fatty Boy for organizing the whole bash.

Preposition: at

  • pegboard: She is gettng good at shape sorting, and having a bash at pegboards - but not so good at rotation!

Adjective modifier

  • star-studded: The CD was launched at a star-studded bash in central London on November 12, 2003.
  • lavish: The stunning actress was cosying up to Jamie at the lavish bash.
  • annual: Both got themselves six awards at the trade mag's annual bash in Las Vegas last night.
  • big: Now in its tenth year, over 900 people in the property industry are eagerly awaiting the season's biggest industry bash.
  • quick: Quick bash down to Pontypool or Bust for more digging.

Modifies a noun

  • shell: Stuff about the bash shell will be pretty much the same.
  • script: Well it was not so bad, but to make those 8 steps into a bash script was a bit more tricky.
  • pipe: I advise googling for a bash pipes tutorial - why not do so using links from your tardis shell!

Modifying Another Word

  • repeatedly: The hero, in particular, is repeatedly bashed around like some Tom & Jerry style character.

Noun used with modifier

  • birthday: Birthday bash - Perfect party packages Parties must consist of six or more people.
  • showbiz: After all, no showbiz bash would be complete without it.
  • anniversary: At Bowie's 50's anniversary bash Brian was the star of the scene, even outshining Bush's Gavin Rossdale.
  • celebrity: The stars turned out in force for Elton's annual celebrity bash last week.
  • charity: See Phil's TV interview for BBC London Report on the City of Hope Medical Center charity bash.
  • opening: The restaurant will be throwing a celebrity opening bash on 30th January 2003.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • around: Well you'll see one bashed around in an ice hockey game.