Basher
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A person who physically assaults another.
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A [rail] enthusiast who follows a particular type of rail traction (for example Class 37 locomotives) and tries to travel as many miles as possible behind their chosen type of [locomotive] to earn the respect of fellow bashers.
They bash trains (travelling behind a specimen of their chosen locomotive class) for the purpose of their own enjoyment, they often [lean out] of windows to hear the engine noise better and often wave their arms in the air (in a manner which can confuse and send dangerous messages to [railway] staff) to show their appreciation of the engine [hauling] their train.
They are the arch-enemy of many rail staff who are not enthusiasts or bashers themselves as their exploits, can be [time wasting] - one wave bashers specialize in is waving his (they are rarely hers) arm upwards to show that he does not believe the driver is applying enough power to make a suitable noise from the locomotive (despite the fact that it could damage the train if too much power was applied to quickly), this sign, to all rail staff means: APPLY BRAKES, and this sign is often used in an emergency. -
A individual who is [unfriendly] and/or commits [harmful] acts to group of people or an individual due to [prejudice] and/or ignorance.
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A typically off-road radio control vehicle not usually meant for racing but instead for [recreational] driving. Often bashers sport hopped-up [components] [aimed] at durability because they are typically driven recklessly.
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A [neutral] term for a person, but connoting someone tough and a bit dangerous. A [thug] or [gangster].
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(n) A person that bashes a person or his/her/its [views] simply because [that person] has [no life]; a bad debator
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[one] who bashes, [usually] a [fighter].
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In London a Basher refers to a cheap [pay as you go] phone. Generally the two types of people who use them are 1) Criminals who want to minimise the risk of having their phones tapped or [traced], or 2) Legit persons who use one alongside a decent contract phone, maybe because they like to separate their calls/contacts for example [splitting] between business/personal or because theyre worried about losing a phone and dont want to lose a nicer phone, for example if theyre going to a club or if they are in a dangerous line of work.
The term Basher originated from the idea that one can bash the phone around without worrying because 1) The cheap phones typically used are usually [simpler] and more [robust] than more expensive phones so they are less likely to break, and 2) Even if the phone breaks you dont care about it.
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