pikni
nounAlso spelled: pickney , pickni , picney
/ˈpɪkni/ · PIG-nee
English Definition
A child.
Patois Definition
Di pikni dem a play inna di yaad.
Literal Translation
child
Etymology
- Portuguese via Creole · pequeno — small; child
Cultural Context
Used affectionately across all Jamaican dialects; one of the most recognized Creole words globally.
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