A yardman is a Jamaican term that refers to a sailor. Yardmen are usually assigned to the yards of vessels. They are responsible for a variety of tasks from cleaning to fixing. They may also be known as a “yard girl.”
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YAAD Man Ting
A Yardie is a Jamaican term for a sailor, and may be used to describe any person who works in a vessel’s yard. Yardies are usually men, though they may also include women. Yardies also make excellent partners for Rastafarians, as Yardies can often be referred to as “yard gals.”
YAAD Man Ting, or “Big Guy Ting,” is another popular term for a yard man in Jamaica. In Jamaican English, it refers to adult matters and, as an acronym, means “No joke!” The term is also used in Jamaican patois to refer to a new yard man, or “man in charge.”
Waa gwaan
Waa gwaan means “what’s up,” a very common greeting for a Jamaican yard man. It can mean “what’s up, what’s going on” and is often used as an informal greeting, like “Hi.” Another common expression is “Daddy!” which is a word for a Jamaican man. The words for yard man come from two different languages, Patois and Creole.
The word “waa gwaan” refers to a greeting, in Jamaican Creole, which means “What’s up?” In Jamaican culture, it also describes someone who is attractive or charming, or who has a nice personality. This person may be a Jamaican yardman, or a Jamaican yard woman. If you are looking for a yard man, make sure to check out the Waa Gwaan Brewing Company, which is opening up in the former Intrepid Sojourner location on West Eighth Avenue.
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When Jamaicans see a white American, they usually yell, “Hello Jake!” and turn to the sailor in their car. Yardies are Jamaican slang for sailor or a sailor-like person. Yardies work on vessels and tend to be highly skilled in their trade. While yardies do not necessarily work for illegal activities, they do sometimes help others find jobs.
The Jamaican language is Patwa, a mixture of European and African languages that was brought by slaves. The language varies from one part of the island to the other, but visitors can easily get by with standard English. Depending on where you work, you may also hear a bit of Patwa. If you don’t know the language, you can ask a local in the yard to translate the signs for you.
Big man ting
Yard man: In Jamaican slang, a yardman is a sailor. Yardmen are typically assigned to a vessel’s yard. In some communities, yard men are also called yardies. Yardmen can help you with yard cleanups, landscaping, and more. Yardmen are essential for boat owners, because their work can help prevent boat damage and keep your yard looking great.
Yardies: Also known as yard men in the Jamaican English language, these gangsters have been making a comeback in the UK. Yardies are the gangsters of impoverished Kingston, Jamaica. While Yardies may not be illegal in Jamaica, there are many stories of them damaging property. Yardies are known for their bravado, a common trait among British-born black youth.
Yardie gangs
The emergence of Yardie gangs in Jamaica has been the result of a Scotland Yard inquiry into the growth of ethnically-based crime in the island. Yardies are single Jamaican males aged 18 to 35, who sometimes claim to be involved in the music industry. They often use forged documents and false credentials to get into the UK and then return once the situation cools down. They are notorious for their lack of transparency, and are often difficult to trace. Because of their association with former Caribbean colonies, the United Kingdom became a desirable destination for Yardie gangs.
The name “Yardie” comes from the Jamaican patois for “home” and “yard.” It is believed that this term was derived from government-run yards in Kingston. The term was later adopted by Jamaicans outside the island to identify themselves with Jamaicans. Victor Headley’s novel “Yardie” was a bestseller. The British government imposed Operation Trident, which was designed to combat Yardie gun crime. In addition to London, Yardie gangs were active in other areas of England, including Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Glasgow.
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D-Medz grew up listening to Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Sizzla. When he decided to pursue a career in music, he worked with EppJam Productions to create his debut dancehall EP, Road Tonight. Among his first singles were “No Vote” and “Bad Company.” Although he aimed to create music for the masses, his spiritual calling led him to write songs with an uplifting message.
