Joe-grind

[joh-grynd]

Definition

A secret male lover who sneaks in with a married or committed woman.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di husband catch Joe-grind hiding under di bed.
English:
The husband caught the secret male lover hiding under the bed.

Patois:
Watch out fi Joe-grind when yuh leave home fi work overseas.
English:
Watch out for secret lovers when you leave home to work abroad.

Usage Tip

Archetypal character name in Jamaican folk culture for the secret side-lover sneaking in when the husband is away.

Patois Synonym: secret lover
English Synonym: secret lover; home-wrecker

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