Scavenger
A person who takes advantage of others
Patois: Nuh trust di jancro, him will tek yuh last dime.
English: Don’t trust the scavenger, he will take your last dime.
Nicknames are an important part of Jamaican culture, with each one holding a special meaning. They help us connect with each other and celebrate different aspects of our lives. For example, someone might be nicknamed "Tiny" because they are small, or "Lively" because they always have a lot of energy.
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Someone that is the lowest form of human life. Usually doesn’t have any redeeming qualities . To be called a “jancro” is one the most demeaning insults and would signify that this person is worthless as a life form and doesn’t serve much purpose on the planet.
(patois) Him a jancro!
(english) He’s a scum!
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