Definitions of "Gyalis"

1. Gyalis (Noun)

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English Translation

Player

Definition

Slang term for a male who is skilled at seducing women, normally by tricking them into thinking they are the love his life, when in reality, only sexual favours are desired from these women. He manages relationships with multiple women, normally with each woman being oblivious that there are other women in his life. The literal translation for gallis is “girl-list”

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi have 4 side gyal; yuh nuh si seh mi a gyalis
English: I have 4 side chicks; don’t you see that I’m a player

Related Words

Bow , Buddy , Bun , c**k it up ,

posted by anonymous on July 15, 2013

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Other Definitions of "Gyalis"

2. Gyalis (Noun)

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English Translation

Womanizer, Ladies' Man

Definition

A term used to describe a man who is popular among women and has a way with them, often used to denote someone who is charming and successful in romantic pursuits

Example Sentences

Patois: Him a real gyalis, always surrounded by beautiful women
English: He's a real womanizer, always surrounded by beautiful women

Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,

posted by anonymous on September 4, 2023

3. Gyalis (Noun)

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English Translation

Player, Womanizer

Definition

A term used to describe a man who is known for his charm and ability to attract and pursue multiple romantic partners

Example Sentences

Patois: Him a real gallis, always have a different gyal by his side
English: He's a true gallis, always with a different girl by his side

Related Words

Hot Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,

posted by anonymous on August 23, 2023

4. Gyalis

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English Translation

play boy

Definition

A play boy who has many women

Example Sentences

Patois: Him man ah gallis him cah stop chatt bout galz
English: He's a player, he cannot stop talking about girls

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,

posted by Ombisheh6670 on June 18, 2015

5. Gyalis

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English Translation

Player

Example Sentences

Patois: Man a real gyalis
English: I'm a real player

posted by AtemJr on December 22, 2013

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