Yard man

[yahd-man]

Definition

A native Jamaican man; or a man who takes care of the yard/property.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di Yard-man dem rep Jamaica with pride overseas.
English:
The Jamaican men represent Jamaica with pride abroad.

Patois:
Ask di yard-man fi cut di lawn dis morning.
English:
Ask the yard man to cut the lawn this morning.

Usage Tip

Dual usage: proud identity term for a native Jamaican man, or literal groundskeeper.

Patois Synonym: Jamaican man
English Synonym: Jamaican native man; groundskeeper

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