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basher

bash
B b

Transcription

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

Definitions of basher word

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

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Origin of basher

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 Basher

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

basher 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

basher usage trend in Literature

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