Meaning
A person from the country — the rural parts of the island — as opposed to a town or city dweller. 'Country bwoy' can be a plain description, a teasing jab at someone as an unsophisticated bumpkin unused to town ways, or a proud, defiant self-claim of rural roots and hardiness. Much of the humour and pride around the town-versus-country divide plays out in the word, which cuts both ways depending on who says it.
Examples
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Him a country bwoy, just come a town.
He's a country boy, just come to town.
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Dem tease mi seh mi a country bwoy.
They tease me that I'm a country bumpkin.
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Mi proud fi seh mi a country bwoy.
I'm proud to say I'm a country boy.
Origin
From 'country' (rural) + 'bwoy' (boy); a rural person, teasing or proud. See [[country]], [[town]].
How it’s used
A person from rural areas; teasing 'bumpkin' or proud self-claim. See [[country]], [[farrin]].