Bajan

/ (ˈbeɪdʒən) Caribbean informal /

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noun

a native of Barbados

adjective

of or relating to Barbados or its inhabitants

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

their

there

they're

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Word Origin for Bajan

C20: variant of Badian, a shortened form of Barbadian

Words nearby Bajan

baize, Baja California, Baja California Norte, Baja California Sur, bajada, Bajan, Bajer, Ba Jin, B.A.Jour., BAK, bake

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Example sentences from the Web for Bajan

Then the actress dropped to a real low by by accusing the Bajan singer of trying to be “white.”
Amanda Bynes Is Clearly Melting Down, But Is She Also Racist?|Allison Samuels|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The giant 'Bajan crept forward finally and was met by Inocencio, emerging from the cabin.
The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure|Rex Beach
Tough old Bajan is dead now, we regret to say; but dead in a way befitting.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
The 'Bajan withdrew and went forward to consult with his fellows.
The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure|Rex Beach

Para pacer, bajan el cuello y la cabeza y cortan la yerba de que se alimentan.
Heath's Modern Language Series: The Spanish American Reader|Ernesto Nelson
Bajan al camino real, cuando la Guardia civil se descuida, y roban lo que pueden.
Doa Perfecta|Benito Prez Galds

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