# gash

/ˈɡæʃ/ (US) · /ɡˈæʃ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gash
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. a deep cut

noun · CEFR B2

a long, deep cut in the skin or in the surface of something.

For teachers: a long, deep wound or incision, typically one with ragged edges.

- He had a nasty gash on his leg after falling on the sharp rocks.
- The collision left a jagged gash in the hull of the ship, allowing water to pour into the lower compartments.

### 3. rubbish or waste

noun · CEFR C2 · British English · Slang · Technical

waste material or rubbish, especially on a ship or in the military.

For teachers: refuse, waste, or rubbish; specifically used in nautical or military contexts to refer to discarded material.

- The sailors were told to clear all the gash from the deck before inspection.
- In naval terminology, any domestic waste produced on board that is destined for disposal is referred to as gash.

### 4. poor quality

adjective · CEFR C2 · British English · Slang · Vulgar

something that is very bad, useless, or of low quality.

For teachers: describing something of inferior quality, useless, or poorly constructed.

- Don't buy that cheap tool; it's absolutely gash and will break immediately.
- The soldiers complained that the temporary shelters provided were gash and offered no protection from the rain.

### 5. vulgar term for a woman

noun · CEFR C2 · Slang · Vulgar

a very rude and offensive word for a woman or a woman's body.

For teachers: a highly derogatory and vulgar slang term for the vulva, or by extension, an offensive objectifying term for a woman.

- He was kicked out of the club for using gash to describe the female staff.
- The use of the term gash in this context is considered extremely misogynistic and is likely to cause significant offense in any social setting.

## Examples

- He got a gash on his leg while hiking.
- The soldier had a deep gash on his forehead that required immediate medical attention.
- The rescue team worked quickly to stop the bleeding from the gash in the hiker's arm before moving him to a safer location.

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