gal
word
/ˈɡæɫ/
gal
/ɡˈæl/
gal
Definition
An informal word for a girl or woman. It is common in casual speech, especially in friendly, old-fashioned, or regional contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal. Often heard in phrases like 'a nice gal' or 'the gals at work'. It can sound warm and friendly, but in some situations it may sound dated or slightly patronizing, so 'girl,' 'woman,' or 'friend' may be safer.
Spanish: chica - muchachaPortuguese (BR): garota - moçaPortuguese (PT): rapariga - miúdaChinese (Simplified): 姑娘 - 女孩Chinese (Traditional): 姑娘 - 女孩Hindi: लड़की - युवतीArabic: فتاة - شابةBengali: মেয়েRussian: девчонка - девушка (разг.)Japanese: 女の子 - 女の人 (くだけた表現)Vietnamese: cô gái (thân mật)Korean: 여자 - 소녀 (구어체)Turkish: kız (samimi)Urdu: لڑکی (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: cewek (tidak formal) - gadis (dipakai santai)
Example Sentences
She is a smart gal.
basic
That gal works at the bank.
basic
I met a friendly gal at the store.
basic
She’s a funny gal once you get to know her.
natural
The gals from the office are going out for lunch.
natural
He said he met a gal from Texas at the party.
natural