Bajan

[ bey-juhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Barbados or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Barbados.
2. an English-based creole widely spoken in Barbados.

Bajan

/ ˈbeɪdʒən /

noun

1. a native of Barbados

adjective

1. of or relating to Barbados or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bajan¹

First recorded in 1780–90; shortening of Barbadian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bajan¹

C20: variant of Badian , a shortened form of Barbadian

Example Sentences

Then the actress dropped to a real low by by accusing the Bajan singer of trying to be “white.”

From The Daily Beast

The giant 'Bajan crept forward finally and was met by Inocencio, emerging from the cabin.

From Project Gutenberg

Tough old Bajan is dead now, we regret to say; but dead in a way befitting.

From Project Gutenberg

The 'Bajan withdrew and went forward to consult with his fellows.

From Project Gutenberg

Para pacer, bajan el cuello y la cabeza y cortan la yerba de que se alimentan.

From Project Gutenberg

Bajan al camino real, cuando la Guardia civil se descuida, y roban lo que pueden.

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