General
bandulu
What does bandulu mean?
Fraud, a scam or racket; also the person running it. 'Bandulu business' = illegal dealings.
"Da whole deal deh set up as pure bandulu."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, possibly of Spanish/African origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does bandulu mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means fraud, a scam or racket, and can also refer to the bandit or crook running it.
What is bandulu business?
'Bandulu business' means illegal or crooked dealings — a scheme built on fraud or trickery.
Where does the word bandulu come from?
It's a Jamaican Patois term thought to be of Spanish or African origin.
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