gay bash
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To physically or verbally assault someone believed to be homosexual.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Josh had to go to hospital last night after being gay bashed outside a pub.
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).
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Common questions
What does “gay bash” mean?
To physically or verbally assault someone believed to be homosexual.
Is “gay bash” formal or informal?
gay bash is generally slang.
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