Trini

See also: trini

English

Etymology

Shortening of Trinidadian.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɪni/

Noun

Trini (plural Trinis)

  1. (informal) A Trinidadian.

Adjective

Trini (not comparable)

  1. (informal) Trinidadian.

Usage notes

A colloquial term, used extensively in Trinidadian English in informal settings, particularly in settings regarding people of Trinidadian origin. The plural of Trini is Trinis, which can be used to refer to a group of Trinidadians (irrespective of gender). The term is also widely used by Trinidadians abroad in the United States, Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados and other Caribbean countries. The term is used on a less frequent basis by non-Trinidadians.

Anagrams

References
  1. "Trini, n. and adj." OED Online, Oxford University Press, March 2019, https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/243034. Accessed 26 March 2019.
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