1. A ghost, spirit, or supernatural being in Caribbean folklore, especially in Trinidad and Tobago and other West Indian cultures.
Usage: Caribbean English; folklore; also spelled 'jumby'

Examples

• The old house on the hill was said to be haunted by a jumbie.
• Children in the village were warned not to wander alone at night for fear of encountering a jumbie.
• According to local legend, the jumbie would appear only after sunset.
• She told jumbie stories to her grandchildren on dark evenings.
• The jumbie folklore is an important part of Caribbean cultural heritage.