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badjohn
What does badjohn mean?
An aggressive troublemaker or gangster who intimidates others. Also spelt bad-john.
"He think he is a badjohn but he does run when trouble start."
Origin
Trinidadian; 'bad' + 'John', denoting a violent street figure since the Carnival badjohn era.
Frequently asked questions
What does badjohn mean?
A badjohn is a bully, tough guy or neighbourhood hard man who intimidates others.
Where does the word badjohn come from?
It combines 'bad' and 'John', denoting a violent Trinidadian street figure since the Carnival badjohn era.
How do you use badjohn?
You'd call someone a badjohn if they act like an aggressive troublemaker or gangster.
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