bash in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To break or dent badly by hitting violently.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We got home to find that someone had bashed in the door.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To injure (someone) with violent blows.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bash in” mean?
To break or dent badly by hitting violently.
Is “bash in” formal or informal?
bash in is generally informal.