Mandem

Mandem

MANDEM /หˆmandem/ /หˆmรฆndษ›m/
Noun London

A group of friends or acquaintances, typically male. Often implies the group thinks they’re cooler than they actually are, or are a bit dodgy. Can be used affectionately or mockingly.

Example Sentences

"Oh looks like the mandem are hanging out at the skate park again."
"I'm meeting up with the mandem later."
"The mandem always roll deep."

Etymology & History

Derived from Jamaican Patois where "man dem" means "the men" or "those men".

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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