bash
gb/bˈæʃ/ us/bˈæʃ/
B1
English
~ 9900
buli, megüt, bever, ver, szid, ekéz, lehúz, ütés, Bash
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
1
buli
A2
Usage pattern:
a [big] bash for [someone/occasion]
We’re throwing a huge birthday bash for her 30th.
Hatalmas szülinapi bulit rendezünk a harmincadik születésnapjára.
Their wedding bash went on until three in the morning.
Az esküvői bulijuk hajnali háromig tartott.
The company hosted a year-end bash for all the staff.
He’s planning a farewell bash before he moves abroad.
Learner examples
They had a big bash for her birthday.
Nagy bulit tartottak a születésnapjára.
We went to a New Year’s bash last night.
Tegnap este elmentünk egy szilveszteri buliba.
Our school is having a bash to celebrate the win.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "bash" can replace "party" in any context, including formal writing or business events. In reality, "bash" is informal and is used mainly in spoken English, advertising, or light-hearted writing. Learners may also confuse this sense with the verb meaning "to hit"; context about people, music, or celebrations usually signals the party meaning.
Meaning
Big lively party or celebration
Collocations
birthday bash
|big bash
|farewell bash
|summer bash
Synonyms
party (Most common neutral word; does not carry the same informal, excited tone as "bash".)
|
celebration (More formal and general; can refer to any way of marking an occasion, not only a big lively party.)
Antonyms
quiet night in (Describes staying at home and relaxing instead of going to a loud social event.)
Themes
socializing
|entertainment
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A big, fun party with many people, often to celebrate something.
An informal, often large and lively party or celebration, usually with many people, food, and entertainment.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to bash [someone/something] (against [something])
I accidentally bashed my head on the cupboard door.
Véletlenül bevertem a fejem a szekrényajtóba.
The storm bashed the windows so hard we thought they would break.
A vihar olyan erősen verte az ablakokat, hogy azt hittük, betörnek.
He bashed the door with his shoulder until it flew open.
The gang grabbed him and bashed him in the alley.
Learner examples
Be careful, or you will bash your knee on the table.
Vigyázz, különben bevered a térded az asztalba.
He bashed the box until it opened.
Addig verte a dobozt, amíg ki nem nyílt.
The car bashed into the wall.
The waves bashed the rocks all night.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "bash" in formal writing where "hit" or "strike" would be more appropriate. Also, some learners confuse "bash" with "crash"; "bash" focuses on the act of hitting, while "crash" often includes the idea of a loud noise and breaking, especially with cars or machines.
Meaning
Hit something very hard
Collocations
bash your head
|bash the door
|bash into [something]
|bash someone up
Synonyms
hit (More general and neutral; "bash" suggests a heavier, louder, or more violent hit.)
|
smash (Emphasizes breaking something completely; "bash" focuses more on the strong impact itself.)
Antonyms
protect (Means to keep someone or something safe from being hit or harmed.)
Themes
physical actions
|accidents
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To hit someone or something very hard, sometimes by accident and sometimes to hurt or break it.
To hit someone or something with great force, often causing pain or damage, whether on purpose or by accident.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to bash [someone/something] (for [doing something])
Commenters immediately bashed the new policy on social media.
A kommentelők a közösségi médiában azonnal szidni kezdték az új intézkedést.
Critics bashed the film for its weak script.
A kritikusok lehúzták a filmet a gyenge forgatókönyve miatt.
He’s always bashing his coworkers instead of helping them.
The article bashes the company but offers no real solutions.
Learner examples
People online bashed the singer after the show.
Az emberek az interneten szidták az énekest a fellépés után.
The teacher did not bash the student; she tried to help him.
A tanár nem szidta le a diákot; inkább segíteni próbált neki.
Some fans bashed the team for losing the game.
Don’t bash yourself for one small mistake.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "bash" means only physical hitting. In contexts with opinions, reviews, or social media, "bash" almost always means strong criticism, not a physical attack. It is also too informal for most academic or very formal writing, where "criticize" or "condemn" are better choices.
Meaning
Criticize very strongly and harshly
Collocations
bash the government
|bash the movie
|bash someone online
|media-bashing
|celebrity-bashing
Synonyms
criticize (More neutral and common; "bash" suggests stronger, often harsher or less balanced criticism.)
|
slam (Very close in meaning; often used in news headlines in a similar way to "bash".)
Antonyms
praise (Means to speak highly of someone or something, the opposite of criticizing harshly.)
Themes
communication
|opinions
|media
Definition
To say very bad things about someone or something in a strong and often unfair way.
To speak or write about someone or something in a very negative, strongly critical way, often repeatedly or unfairly.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
ütés
A2
Usage pattern:
give [something/someone] a bash
He got a nasty bash on the head when he fell.
Csúnya ütést kapott a fejére, amikor elesett.
The car took a bash on the front bumper but was still drivable.
Az autó első lökhárítója kapott egy ütést, de a kocsi még vezethető volt.
One more bash like that and the door will break.
My phone survived a few bashes when I dropped it.
Learner examples
I gave the ball a hard bash.
Ráütöttem egy nagyot a labdára.
She got a bash on her arm, but she is okay.
Kapott egy ütést a karjára, de jól van.
The table has a big mark from that bash.
The toy can take a few bashes without breaking.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun sense with the party meaning. Clues such as body parts, objects, pain, or damage point to the "hit" meaning, while music, guests, and celebrations point to the "party" meaning.
Meaning
Strong hit or blow
Collocations
a bash on the head
|give it a bash
|took a bash to the ribs
Synonyms
hit (More general and neutral; "bash" implies a heavier or more painful impact.)
|
blow (Common in formal and written English; may sound a bit more serious or dramatic than "bash".)
Antonyms
gentle tap (Describes a very light, soft touch, which contrasts with the strong force implied by "bash".)
Themes
physical actions
|accidents
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very hard hit on someone or something.
A strong, forceful hit against someone or something, often causing pain or damage.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Bash
C1
Usage pattern:
run [a] Bash script
Most Linux distributions include the Bash shell by default.
A legtöbb Linux-disztribúció alapértelmezés szerint tartalmazza a Bash parancsértelmezőt.
She wrote a Bash script to automate the backup process.
Írt egy Bash-szkriptet a biztonsági mentés automatizálására.
Developers often use Bash commands to manage servers.
Learner examples
I am learning to use the Bash shell on my computer.
A számítógépemen a Bash shell használatát tanulom.
He ran a Bash script to clean the files.
Lefuttatott egy Bash-szkriptet a fájlok kitisztítására.
Many servers use Bash for simple tasks.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse lowercase "bash" (hit, party) with capitalized "Bash" (the shell). In computing contexts, it is usually written with a capital "B" and not used for the everyday meanings of "bash".
Meaning
The Bash command-line shell
Collocations
Bash shell
|Bash script
|Bash command
|install Bash
|Bash prompt
Synonyms
shell (General term for a command-line environment; Bash is one specific and very common type of shell.)
Antonyms
graphical user interface (Refers to windows, icons, and menus, which contrast with typing commands in a shell like Bash.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
A popular program on Unix and Linux systems that lets you type commands and write scripts, called the Bash shell.
A widely used Unix and Linux command-line shell and scripting language, officially called the Bourne Again Shell.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bash
IPA
GB/bˈæʃ/
US/bˈæʃ/
Syllables & stress
bash (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (bash)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bash
- Plural: bashes
Verb
- Base: bash
- 3rd Person Singular: bashes
- Present Participle: bashing
- Past: bashed
Word family
Forms
bashes
noun
bashing
verb
bashed
verb
Related words
basher
noun
Expressions
bash away (at)
1/bˈæʃ əwˈeɪ ˈæt/
phrasal verb
informal
Keep hitting or working hard at something
To continue hitting something or working hard on something for a long time.
Examples
- He bashed away at the keyboard all night.
- They bashed away at the metal until it was flat.
- I’ve been bashing away at this essay for hours.
bash in
1/bˈæʃ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
informal
Hit so it caves inwards
To hit something very hard so that its surface is pushed in or broken.
Examples
- The thieves bashed in the door and ran inside.
- He bashed in the lid of the old metal box.
- The storm was so strong it almost bashed the windows in.
bash on
1/bˈæʃ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
Continue doing something despite problems
To keep doing something, even when it is hard or you are tired.
Examples
- It was getting late, but we bashed on with the work.
- She just bashed on, even though everyone told her to stop.
- We’ll bash on and try to finish tonight.
bash out
1/bˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Produce something quickly and roughly
To make or write something quickly and without much care, usually because you are in a hurry.
Examples
- I just bashed out an email and hit send.
- They bashed out a draft of the report in an afternoon.
- The band bashed out three new songs in the studio.
bash up
1/bˈæʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
Injure or damage badly by hitting
To hurt someone badly or damage something a lot by hitting it.
Examples
- He got really bashed up in the fight.
- The car was completely bashed up in the crash.
- Kids had bashed up the old vending machine.
birthday bash
1/bˈɚθdˌeɪ bˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
Big lively birthday party
A big, fun party to celebrate a birthday.
Examples
- She’s planning a huge birthday bash for her son.
- We went to Jake’s 21st birthday bash last weekend.
- The hotel is hosting a special birthday bash package.
have a bash (at)
1/hˈæv ə bˈæʃ ˈæt/
idiom
informal
Make an attempt or try something
To try to do something, especially for the first time or when you are not sure you are good at it.
Examples
- I’ve never played tennis before, but I’ll have a bash at it.
- Why not have a bash at writing your own song?
- He decided to have a bash at cooking Thai food.