Bashment
/ BASH-ment /Quick answer: Bashment (pronounced BASH-ment) is a big party — and another name for dancehall music.
What does Bashment mean?
Bashment means a big, lively party or dance. It is also used as another name for dancehall music, especially in the UK, where ‘bashment’ is the usual term for Jamaican dancehall.
Where does Bashment come from?
It grew out of the English word ‘bash’ (a party), with the Jamaican ‘-ment’ ending. The related adjective bashy means flashy or stylish.
How to use Bashment
A bashment gyal is a woman who loves dancehall and parties. You’ll hear ‘Saturday night a bashment!’ as an invitation.
| Jamaican Patois | English |
|---|---|
| Saturday night a bashment! | There’s a big party on Saturday night! |
| Mi love bashment music. | I love dancehall music. |
| She a real bashment gyal. | She really loves to party. |
Other spellings
Because Patois is mostly spoken, spellings vary. You may also see: bashy, bashment party.
Related Patois words
Dancehall · Session · Bashy · Bashment gyal
Frequently asked
Is bashment the same as dancehall?
Often, yes — in the UK especially, bashment is another name for dancehall music.
What does bashy mean?
Stylish or flashy.
Look up more words in the Jamaican Patois Dictionary, or see Bashment in the dictionary.