Gal

/ɡæl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A girl or young woman.

That gal over there just won the talent show.

A female friend or companion.

I'm going out with my gal pals this weekend.

Used as a term of endearment or affection.

She's my favorite gal in the whole world.

Abbreviation of 'gal' from 'girl', popularized in the 19th century.

gal pal

A female friend or companion.

gals' night out

An outing for a group of female friends.

girl

A young female person.

lady

A polite or formal term for a woman.

Used affectionately to refer to a woman.

That gal really knows how to have a good time!

A term of endearment for a female.

Hey, gal, do you want to join us?