Street
yard
What does yard mean?
One's home or house; by extension, Jamaica ('back a yard' = back home in Jamaica).
"Mi soon reach back a mi yard."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, where 'yard' means home or the homeland. The term 'Yardie' for Jamaicans (and later Jamaican gang members) derives from it.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'yard' mean in Patois?
It means home or house, and by extension Jamaica itself as the homeland.
What does 'back a yard' mean?
It means 'back home' — either your house or back in Jamaica.
What is a 'Yardie'?
A Yardie is a Jamaican, especially one living abroad; the term later also came to describe Jamaican gang members.
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