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Asian English
Bas
Used when signaling to halt a conversation or action abruptly.
Literal Meaning
A low, deep sound; a musical tone or voice of low pitch.
Actual Meaning
Expression meaning 'enough', 'stop', or 'that's all there is to it'
Examples in Context

Bas karo! (Stop it!)

Bas, no more food please.

Bas, no more food please

After your explanation, I think we've covered it all. Bas!

Helpful Tips
  • 1Can express frustration or simply indicate completion
  • 2Listen for the tone of voice; 'bas' can indicate frustration if said sharply.
  • 3Using 'bas' can be a polite way to express that you're done talking or don't want to continue an activity.
  • 4Context matters; it's often used when someone feels overwhelmed or has had enough of a situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
enough
stop
that's it
cut it out
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