General
horn
What does horn mean?
To have an affair behind a partner's back; to cuckold. Widely used across Trinidad and Barbados.
"Everybody know she horning him with his best friend."
Origin
Caribbean English, from the old European 'horns' of the cuckold.
Frequently asked questions
What does horn mean in the Caribbean?
As a verb it means to cheat on or be unfaithful to a partner; to cuckold them.
Where does horn come from?
It comes from the old European image of the 'horns' worn by a cuckold.
How do you use horn?
You'd say someone is 'horning' their partner when they're having an affair behind their back.
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