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pickney
PIK-nee
Local meaning
A child; children, depending on context.
The same form may refer to one child or children, with number made clear by surrounding words such as “dem,” a numeral, or the wider sentence.
Examples in context
- Di pickney a play outside.
- Di pickney dem ready fi school.
How it is used
It can sound ordinary, affectionate, descriptive, or critical depending on tone.
Neutral to affectionate; sometimes admonishing.
Family, school, neighborhood, and everyday life.
Meaning is usually clear from context and number markers.
Do not assume the term is insulting; tone and relationship are decisive.
Spelling and scope
Long-established Jamaican and Caribbean vocabulary.
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Common patterns
- di pickney
- pickney dem
- likkle pickney
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the language, spelling, grammar, or common conversational sense. The entry remains open to correction from Jamaican speakers and qualified reviewers.
- 24 Jamaican phrases you should knowJamaica Experiences
Everyday phrase guide used only as supporting evidence for common conversational senses.
- A Learner’s Grammar of JamaicanOpen Grammar Project
Open reference for Jamaican spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and examples.