saw
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Meaning · English
A Bahamian.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Since Tea Cake and Janie had friended with the Bahaman workers in the ’Glades, they, the “Saws,” had been gradually drawn into the American crowd.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “saw” mean?
A Bahamian.
Is “saw” formal or informal?
saw is generally slang.