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Definition of fimi
fimi
/ˈfiːmi/
fi · mi
fimi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• pronoun
1
Mine; belonging to me (used primarily in Jamaican Patois).
Example
"You cannot take that book because it is fimi."
Synonyms
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Primarily used in Jamaican Patois and Caribbean dialects, often written as two words ('fi mi'), functioning as a possessive pronoun meaning 'mine' or 'my'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Jamaican Creole, compounding 'fi' (a preposition meaning 'for' or 'to') and 'mi' (me), literally translating to 'for me'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fimi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fimi