Street

gwop

What does gwop mean?

Used loosely as a flex for wealth or status, the lifestyle that money buys.

"All these man chat about gwop but live with their mum."

Origin

African American slang from the late 1990s/2000s, popularized by US hip-hop (Gucci Mane's '1017 Bricksquad' era and the slang spelled 'guap'). Crossed into UK drill and road slang in the 2010s where the 'gwop' spelling stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What does gwop mean in slang?

It means money, especially a large amount. 'Making gwop' means earning serious cash.

Is gwop British or American slang?

It started as African American slang (often spelled 'guap') and was adopted into UK road and drill slang, where the 'gwop' spelling is common.

What's the difference between gwop and guap?

None really, they're the same word. 'Guap' is the more common US spelling and 'gwop' is favored in the UK.

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