[baʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- strike hard and violently
(e.g: they bashed him over the head with a blunt object)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as a verb): imitative, perhaps a blend of bang and smash, dash, etc.

[baʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a heavy blow
(e.g: a bash on the head)

- a party or social event
(e.g: a birthday bash)

- an attempt
(e.g: have a bash at this quiz)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (as a verb): imitative, perhaps a blend of bang and smash, dash, etc.