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Meaning of the word bash in English

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bash

US /bæʃ/
UK /bæʃ/

Noun

1.

a heavy blow.

Example:
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a bash on the head
Synonym:
blow rap hit knock bang slap crack thump tap clip clout whack wallop
2.

a party or social event.

Example:
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a birthday bash
Synonym:
party gathering function get-together celebration reunion festivity jamboree reception at-home social dance ball ceilidh frolic carouse fete hoedown shower bake cookout levee corroboree luau simcha shindig shindy rave blowout disco do shebang bop hop whoopee after-party rave-up thrash knees-up bunfight jolly crack blast wingding kegger rage ding rort squash squeeze ding-dong

Verb

strike hard and violently.

Example:
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they bashed him over the head with a blunt object
Synonym:
strike hit beat thump slap smack batter pound pummel thrash rap buffet hammer bang knock wallop belt whack clout clip clobber bop biff sock deck swipe
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have a bash