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boydem
What does boydem mean?
The police, using the Patois '-dem' plural.
"Boydem raided the bando."
Origin
Patois 'boy + dem'; documented in the Wiktionary MLE category.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'boydem' mean?
It's slang for the police, common in Multicultural London English.
Where does 'boydem' come from?
It comes from Jamaican Patois, combining 'boy' with the '-dem' plural suffix (literally 'the boys').
How do you use 'boydem'?
Use it to refer to the police, e.g. 'Boydem raided the bando.'
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