Meaning of the word bashing in English

What does bashing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bashing

US /ˈbæʃ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbæʃ.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

strong criticism of a particular type of person or thing:

Example:
There's been a lot of banker-bashing lately.

Suffix

1.

used in nouns meaning the practice of attacking a particular type of person violently:

Example:
gay/queer-bashing
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