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bash

 

[ bæʃ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shell scripting

Bash is a Unix shell and command language that offers a command line interface for users to interact with the operating system. It is the default shell on most Linux distributions.

Synonyms

Bourne-Again Shell

Examples of usage

  • You can write scripts in Bash to automate tasks on your system.
  • Bash allows you to navigate the file system and execute commands.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

Bash can also refer to a harsh or insulting criticism or attack, especially delivered in a public manner.

Synonyms

attack, criticism

Examples of usage

  • She received a lot of bash for her controversial statement.
  • The article was full of bashes against the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "bash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bash

🇮🇳 प्रहार

🇩🇪 Schlag

🇮🇩 pukul

🇺🇦 удар

🇵🇱 uderzenie

🇯🇵 打撃 (だげき)

🇫🇷 coup

🇪🇸 golpe

🇹🇷 darbe

🇰🇷 타격

🇸🇦 ضربة

🇨🇿 úder

🇸🇰 úder

🇨🇳 打击

🇸🇮 udarec

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 соққы

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 zərbə

🇲🇽 golpe

Etymology

The word 'bash' originated in the 1980s as an acronym for 'Bourne-Again Shell', a play on the name of the original Unix shell 'sh' (Bourne Shell). Over time, 'bash' has also been used in slang to refer to harsh criticisms or attacks. The term has become popular in the context of shell scripting and computing.

See also: basher, bashful, bashfully, bashfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,842, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.