Third-person singular present tense of 'bash' or plural noun for multiple bash events; vigorous hits, attacks, or large social gatherings and parties.
From 'bash' (onomatopoeia, likely Scandinavian origin) + '-es' for verbs/plural. 'Bash' as a noun (party) emerged in British slang around 1950.
The same word 'bashes' can mean violent hits or fun parties—English loves this kind of double meaning, and context tells you which one: 'The boxer bashes his opponent' versus 'Let's throw a bash!'
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