Tall Tales: Slangs: Deepika
Mallie: This is a slang word for money, cash, or paper. You’ll hear it constantly in dancehall music where the artists are bragging about making mallie. If an 18-year-old gets their first paycheck from a new job, they might flex it to their friends by saying “mi finally got di mallie.” It sounds way cooler than just saying “money” because it has a gritty, street-smart feel to it. It’s all about the hustle of getting paid and being able to buy the things you want.
