1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Vulgar British slang) To masturbate.
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bash one out
C1 slang separable transitive
Primarily British vulgar slang for masturbation; secondarily, to produce something quickly.
In plain English
A very rude British slang phrase for masturbation; can also mean to quickly make or do something.
What does "bash one out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic informal
To produce something quickly and without much effort.
"Can you bash one out before the deadline? It doesn't have to be perfect."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
The 'one' acts as a vague object replacing the thing being bashed out — the idiomatic sexual meaning requires cultural context.
Actually means
A very rude British slang phrase for masturbation; can also mean to quickly make or do something.
Usage tip
The sexual sense is the primary and most common meaning in British English and is considered vulgar. Learners should be extremely cautious — use only if you fully understand the register. The 'produce quickly' sense is a secondary, safer usage based on 'bash out'.
Words that pair with "bash one out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "bash one out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bash one out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bashes one out
he/she/it
Past simple
bashed one out
yesterday
Past participle
bashed one out
have + pp
-ing form
bashing one out
continuous
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