What does dem mean?
Dem means Nonstandard form of them..
Dem
/dɛm/ · pronoun
Meaning
Nonstandard form of them..
Definitions by Sense
- Nonstandard form of them.
- Nonstandard form of them, in the sense of "those".
- (Caribbean, Jamaica, MLE, slang) (clitic, suffix) A group of.
Example Sentences
Go tell dem natty dreadlocks no wear handcuff,” advises Damian Marley, his guest star and younger brother, who accuses the officers of jealousy.
What are dem fings doing ’ere?
Love tenderness is what the woman dem want
Chillin' wiv da man dem Jammin' wiv da man dem It's all good in the hood wiv da man dem
I’ve got my peeps dem with me shouting pull up your socks, Cos we just broke the law and now we're running from cops.
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What is a synonym for dem?
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What is the opposite of dem?
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How do you use dem in a sentence?
Go tell dem natty dreadlocks no wear handcuff,” advises Damian Marley, his guest star and younger brother, who accuses the officers of jealousy.
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