noun General Slang

gyalis

GYAL-iss · noun · slang

A ladies' man; skilled womaniser

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Definitions

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A man popular with and skilled at attracting many women; a player. Also spelled gallis; literally 'girl-list'.

“Him tink him a di biggest gyalis inna di endz.”
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gyalis In A Sentence

Him tink him a di biggest gyalis inna di endz.

Origin & Usage

Jamaican Patois, from 'gal' (girl) + 'list' — a man with a long list of girls.

People Also Ask

What does gyalis mean?

It means a ladies' man or skilled womaniser — a man who is popular with and good at attracting many women.

Where does the word gyalis come from?

It comes from 'gal' (girl) plus 'list' in Jamaican Patois — literally a man with a long list of girls.

Is gyalis a compliment or an insult?

In dancehall culture it's often worn as a boast or compliment about a man's success with women, though it can also be used mockingly.

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