Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yardie
noun
/ˈjɑːr.di/
Definition
A term used to describe a member of a Jamaican gang, often involved in drug trafficking, particularly in the UK.
Examples
- The police are cracking down on yardies to reduce gang violence in the area.
- He was known as a yardie in his neighborhood for his connections to the drug trade.
- The film portrayed the life of a yardie trying to escape from his past.
Meaning
Yardie refers to individuals associated with the Jamaican diaspora, especially those engaged in illegal activities.
Synonyms
- Gangster
- Criminal
- Dealer
