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    Patwa headword

    Badman

    /BAD-man/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Gangster / Tough guy"
    Definition
    A tough, dangerous street guy, gangster, or enforcer.
    Example
    "Di badman dem a run di street."
    Origin
    Compound of 'bad' and 'man'.

    Badman is an urban slang word in Patwa, closely related to Shotta. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.