Bash up
verb
To beat or attack someone violently.
He was bashed up by some thugs on his way home.

Often appears as...
- bash someone up
- get bashed up
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To damage things badly or deliberately.
Someone bashed up his car in the parking lot.

Often appears as...
- bash something up
- bash up badly
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To beat or attack someone violently.
He was bashed up by some thugs on his way home.

Often appears as...
- bash someone up
- get bashed up
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To damage things badly or deliberately.
Someone bashed up his car in the parking lot.

Often appears as...
- bash something up
- bash up badly
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2

Violent Connotation
This usage implies physical violence; it's often associated with aggressive behavior.

Avoid altercations; you might end up getting bashed up.
Informal Speech
'Bash up' is informal and more common in casual or conversational contexts.

In formal situations, say 'assaulted' instead of 'bashed up.'
Passive Structure
Often used in the passive voice to indicate the person receiving the action.

He got bashed up by a group of instigators last night.
Violent Connotation
This usage implies physical violence; it's often associated with aggressive behavior.

Avoid altercations; you might end up getting bashed up.
Informal Speech
'Bash up' is informal and more common in casual or conversational contexts.

In formal situations, say 'assaulted' instead of 'bashed up.'
Passive Structure
Often used in the passive voice to indicate the person receiving the action.

He got bashed up by a group of instigators last night.
Violent Connotation
This usage implies physical violence; it's often associated with aggressive behavior.

Avoid altercations; you might end up getting bashed up.
Informal Speech
'Bash up' is informal and more common in casual or conversational contexts.

In formal situations, say 'assaulted' instead of 'bashed up.'
Passive Structure
Often used in the passive voice to indicate the person receiving the action.

He got bashed up by a group of instigators last night.
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