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gyaldem
What does gyaldem mean?
A group of girls or women, the female equivalent of 'mandem.' It blends 'gyal' (girl) with 'dem' (them) from Patois.
"The gyaldem are coming to the rave."
Origin
London MLE, combining Jamaican Patois 'gyal' (girl) and 'dem' (them, a plural marker). The female parallel to 'mandem,' popularized through grime.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gyaldem' mean in UK slang?
It means a group of girls or women — the female version of 'mandem.' It comes from Patois 'gyal' plus 'dem.'
What does 'gyaldem' mean in texting?
It refers to your female friend group, like 'the girls.' 'Me and the gyaldem' means me and my girls.
Is 'gyaldem' the opposite of 'mandem'?
Yes — 'mandem' is the group of guys, 'gyaldem' is the group of girls. They're parallel terms.
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