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bashed

bash
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bash]
    • /bæʃ/
    • /bæʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bash]
    • /bæʃ/

Definitions of bashed word

  • verb with object bashed to strike with a crushing or smashing blow. 1
  • verb with object bashed Chiefly British, Canadian. to hurl harsh verbal abuse at. 1
  • noun bashed a crushing blow. 1
  • noun bashed Informal. a thoroughly enjoyable, lively party. 1
  • idioms bashed have a bash (at), British. to attempt; make an attempt. 1
  • idioms bashed on the bash, British. working as a prostitute. 1

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Origin of bashed

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; perhaps of expressive origin

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Bashed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bashed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bashed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bashed

adjective bashed

  • high as a kite — very drunk
  • zonked — stupefied by or as if by alcohol or drugs; high.
  • stewed — cooked by simmering or slow boiling, as food.
  • looped — having or consisting of loops; loopy.
  • drunk — being in a temporary state in which one's physical and mental faculties are impaired by an excess of alcoholic drink; intoxicated: The wine made him drunk.

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