noun
bash
A lively party or celebration.
The neighbors organize a lively bash to celebrate the anniversary.
Etymology
Bash first belongs to the vocabulary of striking forcefully. The party sense is a later slang use conveying vigorous enjoyment, though the exact route from a blow to a celebration is uncertain.
More examples
- We attended her birthday bash.
- The end-of-season bash filled the hall.
- Several friends helped plan the bash.
Forms
bash · bashes
Similar words
- party
- The general word, without the lively informal tone.
- celebration
- Celebration can be a quieter event rather than a lively party.