I. ˈbash, -aa(ə)-, -ai- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
transitive verb
: to strike violently : beat , knock
bash him on the head with a club
: smash by a blow — often used with in
the tree bashed in the roof
intransitive verb
1. : crash
the car bashed into a tree
2. Britain : hit , knock
a branch bashing against the house
also : to punch with the fist
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- bash one's ear
II. noun
( -es )
1. chiefly Britain : a forceful blow
2. slang Britain : a good time : entertainment
III. noun
1. : a festive social gathering : party
2. chiefly Britain : try : attempt
I want to have a bash at different kinds of books — Colleen McCollough
IV. transitive verb
: to assail verbally and especially publicly
bashing members of her own party