General
dan
What does dan mean?
A casual term of address for a person, similar to 'man' or 'dude', used with friends or strangers.
"Aye dan, you see what happen there?"
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; modern slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'dan' mean in Trini slang?
It is a casual term of address for a person, much like 'man' or 'dude'.
How do you use 'dan' in a sentence?
You might say 'Aye dan, what happening?' when greeting a friend.
Is 'dan' rude?
No, it is friendly and informal, used with both friends and strangers.
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