English · Phrasal verb Attested

bash out

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To write or type something very quickly, without much thought.

Where it’s used: Used American English

I've got about an hour in which to bash something out for the morning edition.

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).

Meaning · English

To play (a tune) clumsily on a piano or similar instrument.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bash out” mean?

To write or type something very quickly, without much thought.

Is “bash out” formal or informal?

bash out is generally colloquial.

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