1. bash(n = noun.event) bang, belt, knock, smash - a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
is a kind of blow, bump
Derived form verb bash1
2. bash(n = noun.event) brawl, do - an uproarious party;
is a kind of party
bash(v = verb.contact) bonk, bop, sock, whap, whop - hit hard;
is one way to hit
Derived form noun bash1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance. [1913 Webster]
"His countenance was bold and bashed not." [1913 Webster]
To strike heavily; to beat; to crush. Hall Caine. [1913 Webster]
"Bash her open with a rock." [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
1. a forceful blow, especially one that does damage to its target. [PJC]
2. a elaborate or lively social gathering or party. [PJC]
bash, v. & n.
--v.
1 tr. a strike bluntly or heavily. b (often foll. by up) colloq. attack violently. c (often foll. by down, in, etc.) damage or break by striking forcibly.
2 intr. (foll. by into) collide with.
--n.
1 a heavy blow.
2 sl. an attempt (had a bash at painting).
3 sl. a party or social event.
Etymology:
imit., perh. f. bang, smash, dash, etc.