— basher , n.
/bash/ , v.t.
1. to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.
2. Chiefly Brit. , Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at.
n.
3. a crushing blow.
4. Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.
5. have a bash (at) , Brit. to attempt; make an attempt.
6. on the bash , Brit. working as a prostitute.
[ 1635-45; perh. alter. of PASH 1 ]