bash up
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Meaning · English
To assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury; to beat up.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He shouted at us, so we bashed him up.
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 up” mean?
To assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury; to beat up.
Is “bash up” formal or informal?
bash up is generally informal.