- Also written
- Bredren
What “Bredrin” means
Bredrin means a close friend, someone as close as a brother. It comes from "brethren" and is used for a trusted friend, often one you've known a long time.
Examples
Him a mi bredrin
He's my good friend.
Dat a mi bredrin from long time
That's my friend from way back
How to use it
Common between friends and in the street. It signals loyalty and trust, not just acquaintance.
Where usage varies
Mostly used for men. Some speakers use it more broadly for a friend of any gender or for a group of friends, and in Rasta usage it can mean fellow members of the faith.
Where it comes from
From English "brethren".