English · Slang Attested

baste

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Meaning · English

To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

Where it’s used: Used American English

July 1660, Samuel Pepys, Diaries One man was basted by the keeper for carrying some people over on his back through the waters.

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “baste” mean?

To beat with a stick; to cudgel.

Is “baste” formal or informal?

baste is generally archaic, slang.

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