Meaning
A big, lively party or dance event — and, as an adjective, anything exciting, top-quality, or hot. A 'bashment' is where the crowd, the music and the vibe all peak.
Senses
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noun A large, energetic party or dancehall event.
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A big bashment a keep Friday night.
There's a big party happening Friday night.
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Di whole community deh a di bashment.
The whole community was at the party.
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adjective Exciting, excellent, or high-quality — full of energy.
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Dat a one bashment tune!
That's a hot, top-quality track!
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She dress bashment fi di party.
She dressed to impress for the party.
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Origin
From English 'bash' (a lively party) plus the noun ending '-ment', a Jamaican dancehall coinage.
How it’s used
Central to dancehall culture, both for the event and as a stamp of quality.