bash
word
/ˈbæʃ/
bash
/bˈæʃ/
bash
Definition
'Bash' can mean to hit something hard or, informally, a lively party or celebration.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'bash' is informal and means to hit forcefully, often physically. As a noun, 'bash' (mainly US/UK slang) describes a big, fun party. 'Bash' as a party is friendly and not formal; do not use in very formal invitations. Don't confuse with 'smash' (more destructive). Common phrases: 'have a bash at' (try), 'birthday bash' (party).
Spanish: golpear - fiesta (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): bater - festa (informal)Portuguese (PT): bater - festa (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 猛击 - 派对 (俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 猛擊 - 派對 (俚語)Hindi: ज़ोर से मारना - पार्टी (स्लैंग)Arabic: يضرب بقوة - حفلة (عامية)Bengali: জোরে আঘাত করা - মজার পার্টিRussian: ударять - вечеринкаJapanese: 強く叩く - パーティー（スラング）Vietnamese: đập mạnh - bữa tiệc lớn (thân mật)Korean: 세게 때리다 - 파티(비격식)Turkish: sertçe vurmak - parti (samimi)Urdu: زور سے مارنا - پارٹی (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: memukul keras - pesta (acara meriah, informal)
Example Sentences
He used a hammer to bash the wall.
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The kids like to bash their toys together.
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We went to a big bash last Saturday night.
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I accidentally bashed my head on the door frame.
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Are you coming to Mike's birthday bash this Friday?
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Give it a bash—you never know until you try!
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