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Definitions of "Yardie" (Slang)


1. Yardie


English Translation

Jamaican


Definition

A person from Jamaica


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi a proud yardie.
English: I’m a proud Jamaican.


Related Words

Blacks , Bigga , Fatah , Peas Head ,



posted by anonymous on May 17, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Yardie"

2. Yardie (Noun)


English Translation

Jamaican, Jamaican Diaspora


Definition

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


Example Sentences

Patois: Him a proud yardie, always deh represent Jamaica wherever he goes
English: He's a proud Jamaican, always representing Jamaica wherever he goes


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,



posted by anonymous on September 8, 2023


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3. Yardie (Noun)


English Translation

Jamaican


Definition

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


Example Sentences

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



posted by anonymous on July 21, 2023


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4. Yardie (Noun)


English Translation

Yardie


Definition

A term used to refer to Jamaicans, often specifically those residing in Jamaica or the Jamaican diaspora


Example Sentences

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


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on July 16, 2023


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5. Yardie (Noun)


English Translation

Jamaican


Definition

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.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di club did full a yardie laas night
English: The club was full of Jamaicans last night.


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on October 21, 2013


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