What Does “Mandem” Mean?
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Mandem
noun British slang
translates to
Plain English out
Your crew, your boys, your group of male friends.
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The full meaning
Mandem refers to a group of male friends or associates. 'My mandem' means my close male friends. Can refer to your own group or men in general.
Where “mandem” comes from
From Jamaican Patois (man-dem) via British Caribbean communities into MLE. Grime and UK rap spread it nationally.
How it’s actually used
'I'm going out with the mandem' means with the boys. 'Alright mandem?' addresses the group.
Coming out tonight with the mandem.
The whole mandem showed up for his birthday.
Alright mandem, what are we doing?
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For parents & teachers
In everyday use it simply means a friend group.
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-20