bash about
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Meaning · English
To physically damage something or assault someone.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Deafening sounds drive out the words, and the performers leap violently about the stage, often bashing about their instruments and microphones.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bash about” mean?
To physically damage something or assault someone.
Is “bash about” formal or informal?
bash about is generally informal.