General
touch yard
What does touch yard mean?
To arrive home safely. The standard MLE sign-off text after a night out — confirmation you've made it back through your door.
"Text me when you touch yard yeah, it's getting late."
Origin
Jamaican Patois — 'yard' means home/house, and 'touch' means to reach. Carried into London via the Caribbean diaspora and absorbed wholesale into MLE.
Frequently asked questions
What does touch yard mean?
'Touch yard' means to get home.
How do you use touch yard in a sentence?
For example: 'Text me when you touch yard so I know you're safe.'
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