chanderlina
The English phrase "pretty girl" is translated into Jamaican as chanderlina.
chanderlina is a term used to describe a girl or young woman who is physically attractive.
Did you know?
- A woman who is considered a chanderlina might be described as having 'face' if her beauty is accompanied by a haughty or arrogant expression.
- If you use the term too casually with a stranger, it can be perceived as a 'catcall' rather than a polite observation of beauty.
- Even though it describes someone attractive, using chanderlina in a formal professional setting would be considered highly inappropriate and overly familiar.
