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Jamaican Patois · Jamaican slang

Bashment

A big party or dance

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What “Bashment” means

A bashment is a big party or dance. It can also be used as an adjective for anything flashy or showy.

Examples

Wi a go a di bashment

We're going to the party

Di bashment did ram jam

The party was packed.

How to use it

Casual and closely tied to dancehall culture.

Where usage varies

In the UK, "bashment" is also widely used as a name for dancehall music itself.