UK definition:
Black, Jamaican (Kingston) born gangstas found in rough parts of
London. Associated with
BMW's, gold jewellery, and automatic guns. Responsible for a lot of murders and other crimes (mostly drug related).
Jamaican definition: Anyone from your neighbourhood (not necessarily gangsters).
"Yardies have brought a horrific new level of violence to
Britain" - Tony Thompson
"Yardies, in terms of a reputation for ruthless violence, could one day rival the Triads or
Mafia". -
BBC