Jancro

[jan-kroh]

Definition

Vulture (John Crow); scavenger; dark or unpleasant person (derogatory).

Example Sentences

Patois:
See di jancro dem a circle over di dead tree.
English:
See the vultures circling over the dead tree.

Patois:
Stop act dirty like a jancro!
English:
Stop acting dirty like a scavenger/vulture!

Usage Tip

Jamaican turkey vulture (Cathartes aura); metaphorically used as a severe insult for a untidy, predatory, or ugly person.

Patois Synonym: john crow
English Synonym: vulture; scavenger

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