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guala
What does guala mean?
Money or cash, used the same way as guap or bands.
"He's getting guala off every show."
Origin
Hip-hop slang for money, related to and often used interchangeably with 'guap.' Spread through rap lyrics in the 2010s; exact origin is loosely traced and a bit disputed.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'guala' mean?
It's slang for money or cash, used the same way as 'guap.'
Is guala the same as guap?
Pretty much — they're close cousins and often used interchangeably to mean a stack of money.
Where did it come from?
It spread through hip-hop in the 2010s, though its exact origin is a bit murky.
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