General
galdem
What does galdem mean?
Multicultural London English for a group of girls, women or female friends. The female counterpart to 'mandem'. Used affectionately for your crew of girls, or generically for women as a collective.
"Me and the galdem are heading to Westfield, you coming?"
Origin
MLE, built from Jamaican Patois 'gal' (girl) + 'dem' (plural marker from 'them'). Mirrors 'mandem'. Mainstream from the late 2000s via UK rap and grime.
Frequently asked questions
What does galdem mean?
It refers to a group of girls or your female mates.
How do you use galdem in a sentence?
"I'm heading out with the galdem tonight."
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