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pickney

English Definition

A child.

Patois Definition

Di pickney dem a play football inna di yard.

Cultural Context

From Portuguese 'pequeno' via colonial language layers. Used affectionately across all Jamaican dialects.

Examples

  • "Di pickney dem a play football inna di yard."

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