Meaning
A sports shirt — especially a football (soccer) jersey worn to support a team, a huge part of Jamaican street fashion where the jerseys of English, European, and international clubs are worn everywhere, not just to play. More loosely, 'jersey' can mean any pullover knit top. Wearing a big club's jersey is a statement of allegiance and style.
Examples
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Him wear di Arsenal jersey everywhere.
He wears the Arsenal jersey everywhere.
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Buy a jersey fi support di team.
Buy a jersey to support the team.
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Nuff man wear football jersey pon di road.
Lots of men wear football jerseys on the street.
Origin
From 'jersey' (a knit/sports shirt); esp. a football jersey. See [[ganzy]], [[polo]].
How it’s used
A sports (football) shirt; also a knit pullover. See [[ganzy]].