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Jamaican Patois · Romantic expressions

Gyallis

A womaniser, a man with many girlfriends

Say itGYAL-iss

JLU spelling
gyalis
Also written
Gyalis, Gallis

What “Gyallis” means

A gyallis is a man who chases or juggles many women. The word is built on "gyal" (girl). Depending on who says it, it can be a boast or a warning.

Examples

Im a gyallis, nuh trust im.

He's a womaniser, don't trust him.

Mi nuh deh wid nuh gyallis.

I'm not dating a player.

How to use it

Slang. Some men use it as a brag, and it appears that way in dancehall songs, but from a partner or her friends it is a criticism. It is informal and not offensive in itself.