phrase
General Slang
trini to de bone
TRIH-nee tuh duh BOHN · phrase · informal
Deeply and proudly Trinidadian to the core.
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Definitions
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An expression of pride in one's Trinidadian identity, famously a soca refrain.
“Whether I live abroad or not, I trini to de bone.”
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trini to de bone In A Sentence
Whether I live abroad or not, I trini to de bone.
Origin & Usage
Trinidadian; popularised by David Rudder's calypso of the same name.
Variants
trini to the bone
People Also Ask
What does 'trini to de bone' mean?
It means being deeply and proudly Trinidadian right down to your core, no matter where you live.
Where does 'trini to de bone' come from?
It was popularised by David Rudder's classic calypso of the same name and became a national expression of pride.
How do you use 'trini to de bone'?
People say it to declare loyalty to Trinidad, often when talking about heritage, Carnival or living abroad.
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