Definitions for bashes

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bashes bash

Spelling: [bash]

IPA: /bæʃ/

Bashes is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 81 anagrams from letters in bashes (abehss).

Definitions for bashes

noun

1. a crushing blow.
2. Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party.

Idioms

1. have a bash (at), British. to attempt; make an attempt.
2. on the bash, British. working as a prostitute.

verb (used with object)

1. to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.
2. Chiefly British, Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at.

Origin of bashes

First recorded in 1635-45; perhaps of expressive origin

Examples for bashes

Rubio bashes Crist at every opportunity while leaving Meek untouched.

Matthew Schmitz bashes Mumford and Sons over at First Things.

Harry bashes into Camilla's umbrella, trademark cheeky grin flashed.

Now alone, Bathurst threw himself down among the bashes in an attitude of utter depression.