Mandem

Pronunciation: /mændəm/

Definitions of mandem

noun a slang term used in Caribbean and British English to refer to a group of friends or associates, especially young men

Example Sentences

A1 My mandem and I are going to the park to play football.

A2 I met up with my mandem for a study session at the library.

B1 The mandem decided to go on a road trip together during the summer.

B2 The mandem have been friends since they were kids and have a strong bond.

C1 The mandem are always there for each other, no matter what.

C2 The mandem's loyalty and support for one another is truly admirable.

Examples of mandem in a Sentence

formal The mandem gathered for a formal meeting to discuss business strategies.

informal I'm meeting up with the mandem later to watch the game.

slang The mandem are always down for a good time.

figurative The mandem have each other's backs no matter what.

Grammatical Forms of mandem

• past tense: mandemmed
• plural: mandems
• comparative: more mandem
• superlative: most mandem
• present tense: mandem
• future tense: will mandem
• perfect tense: have mandemmed
• continuous tense: is mandemming
• singular: mandem
• positive degree: mandem
• infinitive: to mandem
• gerund: mandemming
• participle: mandemmed

Origin and Evolution of mandem

First Known Use: 2000 year

Language of Origin: Jamaican Patois

Story behind the word: The word 'mandem' is believed to have originated in Jamaican Patois, a creole language spoken in Jamaica.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a group of close friends or associates, 'mandem' has evolved to also encompass a sense of camaraderie and loyalty among young men in urban communities.