Ever seen someone say they’re “chasing guap” or “making guap” and didn’t know what it meant? You’re about to learn exactly what this slang word means, how people use it, and why it appears in music and online conversations. This explanation is designed especially for English learners.
Guap Meaning
What Does “Guap” Mean?
“Guap” is slang for a large amount of money. When someone says they have “guap,” it means they have a lot of cash or wealth.
It’s similar to words like:
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Money
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Cash
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Bucks
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Bread
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Dough
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Stacks
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Bands
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Cheddar
The word is mostly used in rap music, hip-hop culture, and informal conversations.
Tone:
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Casual
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Confident
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Sometimes bragging or humorous
Where Did “Guap” Come From?
The exact origin is not 100% clear, but there are two strong theories:
1. From the Spanish word “guapo”
In some Latin communities, “guapo” can mean someone bold, confident, or flashy with money. Over time, the term evolved into “guap” in English slang.
2. From hip-hop culture
American rap and hip-hop artists popularized “guap” as a way of talking about big money. The word began appearing in songs in the early 2000s and became more common by the 2010s.
Today, you can see it in music, memes, and pop culture.
How to Pronounce “Guap”
Pronunciation: gwop
IPA (optional): /gwɑːp/ or /gwɒp/
It rhymes with:
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“pop”
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“shop”
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“drop”
How Is “Guap” Used?
People use “guap” in casual speech to show they have money or are talking about someone who does.
✅ Example Sentences:
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“He’s making guap from his new business.”
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“I need to save up some guap before the trip.”
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“She walked in looking like she’s got guap.”
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“They’re paying big guap for that job.”
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“He blew all his guap on sneakers.”
You might also see it used alone, in slangy expressions like:
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“Stackin’ guap” = saving a lot of money
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“Got that guap” = have money
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“Chasin’ guap” = trying to make money
“Guap” in Music and Pop Culture
Many rappers and artists use the word “guap” in their lyrics.
Some examples include:
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Big Sean – Guap (song title)
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Lil Pump – uses it in multiple tracks
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Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign
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T.I. and Gucci Mane
In these songs, “guap” is used to show wealth, success, or lifestyle.
Similar Slang Words for “Money”
Here are slang terms that have a similar meaning to “guap”:
| Slang Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bread | Money |
| Dough | Cash |
| Stacks | A lot of money |
| Cheddar | Money (funny/slangy) |
| Bands | Thousands of dollars |
| Rack | $1,000 (in some slang) |
| Loot | Money (informal) |
| Coins | Money (casual/funny) |
Example:
“He’s got stacks” = “He has guap” = “He has a lot of money.”
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