Meaning
A Jamaican man — one from 'yaad' (Jamaica, home) as opposed to abroad. Among the diaspora, 'yaad man' proudly marks true Jamaican origin and authenticity. The related term 'yardie' is used abroad (especially in the UK) for a Jamaican, and often, in the media, for a Jamaican gangster — a sense many at home reject as a stereotype.
Examples
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Him a real yaad man, born an grow a Jamaica.
He's a true Jamaican, born and raised in Jamaica.
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Yaad man nuh fraid a hard work.
A Jamaican man isn't afraid of hard work.
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Inna England dem call wi 'yardie'.
In England they call us 'yardie'.
Origin
From [[yaad]] (yard = home/Jamaica) + 'man'; a Jamaican man ('yardie' abroad). See [[yaad]], [[town-man]].
How it’s used
A Jamaican man (from 'yaad' = home); 'yardie' is the diaspora term. See [[yaad]], [[town-man]].