Bash out
verb
To produce something quickly and without much care.
She manages to bash out two or three novels a year.

Often appears as...
- bash out a song
- bash out a report
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To play a musical instrument, especially a piano, quickly or without skill.
My kid loves to bash out tunes on the piano.

Often appears as...
- bash out a tune
- bash out a melody
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To produce something quickly and without much care.
She manages to bash out two or three novels a year.

Often appears as...
- bash out a song
- bash out a report
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To play a musical instrument, especially a piano, quickly or without skill.
My kid loves to bash out tunes on the piano.

Often appears as...
- bash out a tune
- bash out a melody
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Fast Production
Emphasizes speed over quality when creating something.

I need to bash out this essay before midnight.
Colloquial Usage
Used in informal situations, not suitable for formal documents or speeches.

I'll just bash out some notes for our meeting.
Potential Negativity
Can imply the result is not of the highest quality due its quick completion.

He bashed out a meal, but it wasn't very tasty.
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