General
galang
What does galang mean?
To go along or go on; 'galang good' = behave / go well. Popularised globally by M.I.A.'s song 'Galang'.
"Galang bout yuh business, pickney."
Origin
Jamaican Patois contraction of 'go along'.
Frequently asked questions
What does galang mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means to go along or go on. 'Galang good' means 'behave' or 'go well'.
Where does galang come from?
It's a Jamaican Patois contraction of 'go along', and it was popularised worldwide by M.I.A.'s 2005 song 'Galang'.
How do you use galang in a sentence?
Say 'Galang bout yuh business' to tell someone to 'go on about your business.'
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