bash
Translation
to hit hard, to criticize, a party
Examples
He bashed his knee on the table.
He bashed his knee on the table.
The critics bashed the new movie.
The critics bashed the new movie.
She threw a huge bash for her 30th birthday.
She threw a huge bash for her 30th birthday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on/against sth.)) to strike something hard He bashed his knee on the table.
((sb./sth.)) to criticize severely The critics bashed the new movie.
((a)) bash a lively party She threw a huge bash for her 30th birthday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (hit) strike, slam; (criticize) lambaste; (party) party, shindig
Etymology
Possibly of Scandinavian origin, related to striking. The sense of 'a party' is 20th-century slang.
Memory Tips
Imagine the onomatopoeic sound 'BASH!' for a hard hit. A 'bash' (party) is often loud and lively.