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1. Gallis (Noun)


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 , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,



posted by anonymous on September 4, 2023


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2. Gallis (Noun)


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 , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,



posted by anonymous on August 23, 2023


3. Gallis


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 , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



posted by Ombisheh6670 on June 18, 2015


4. Gallis


English Translation

Player


Example Sentences

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



posted by AtemJr on December 22, 2013


5. Gallis (Noun)


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 gal; yuh nuh si seh mi a gallis
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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