Jamaican
A person from Jamaica
Patois: Mi a proud yardie.
English: I’m a proud Jamaican.
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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A term used to refer to someone of Jamaican descent or origin, often used to describe individuals who maintain strong ties to Jamaican culture and traditions
Patois: Him a proud yardie, always deh represent Jamaica wherever he goes
English: He's a proud Jamaican, always representing Jamaica wherever he goes
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,
Jamaican
A term used to describe someone who is Jamaican or has Jamaican roots, often used in diaspora communities to refer to individuals with a strong connection to Jamaica
Patois: Mi proud to be a yardie, representing mi Jamaican heritage wherever I go
English: I'm proud to be a yardie, representing my Jamaican heritage wherever I go
Yardie
A term used to refer to Jamaicans, often specifically those residing in Jamaica or the Jamaican diaspora
Patois: Mi proud fi be a yardie, representing di culture through reggae
English: I'm proud to be a yardie, representing the culture through reggae
Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,
Jamaican
Slang term used to refer a Jamaican or Jamaican descents that live aboard, typically in the United Kingdom. Additionally the term “yardie” may refer to a gang consisting predominantly of Jamaicans criminals who are involved in activities such as dealing drugs and acquiring illicit money.
Patois: Di club did full a yardie laas night
English: The club was full of Jamaicans last night.
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