Jand
2 definitions
1
England, UK, or by extension, any Western country.
"I wan travel go Jand."
Pronunciation:/dÊ’and/
Origin:Nigerian Pidgin corruption of 'England'.
Part of Speech:noun
Synonyms:abroad, overseas, UK
More Examples:
"My brother dey Jand."
"When you go come back from Jand?"
Popularized by:Popular among Nigerians discussing travel abroad.
Since:1980
2
A slang term for the United Kingdom. It can also be used more broadly to refer to any developed country abroad.
"My brother is living in Jand now."
Pronunciation:/dʒænd/
Origin:The origin is not definitively known, but it has been a long-standing slang term for the UK.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:UK, Abroad
More Examples:
"She's planning to jand after her studies."
Popularized by:Commonly used when discussing travel or emigration. The phrase 'I Don Jand' means 'I have relocated abroad'.