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bash

noun · verb

Simple meaning

To hit something hard; also, a big party.

Pronunciation

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bash
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbæʃ

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. informal

    A large party; a gala event.

  2. informal

    An uproarious party

  3. Shortening of Sebastian.

  4. informal

    A forceful blow or impact.

  5. informal

    A vigorous blow

  6. ukinformal

    An attempt at doing something.

verb

  1. transitiveinformal

    To criticize harshly.

  2. informal

    To strike heavily.

  3. informal

    To collide; used with into or together.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A large party; a gala event.

Used this way, bash is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Casual
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Playful
Usage feel
Casual and conversational

Where it naturally appears

  • Everyday conversation
  • Social media/informal writing

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • brawl

    An uproarious party.

  • do

    A party, celebration, social function.

  • bop

    A casual party with dancing.

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Compound terms

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Synonyms

Sense: to criticize harshly

knockInformal

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