US /bæʃ/ UK /bæʃ/
verb noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    to strike violently; (noun) a heavy blow or a lively party

    He bashed the dented door with his shoulder until it finally swung open.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 verb · to strike violently; (noun)... strikehitsmashpoundcloutwallopparty
Word family
Derived forms basherbashing

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, probably imitative or a blend of bang and smash/dash, first attested in the late 18th century.

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