Gal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun abbreviation /ˈgal/

Meaning & Definition of Gal

Gal (noun)

  1. girl, woman
  2. a unit of acceleration equivalent to one centimeter per second per second —used especially for values of gravity

Gal (abbreviation)

  1. gallery
  2. gallon
  3. Galatians

Gal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a female romantic companion

    "after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him"

    similar: gill, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, lady, ladylove, old lady, woman
    related: mistress, moll, beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, sweet, sweetheart, valentine

Related Entry: Gal Friday (noun)

Gal Friday is a different word from Gal. The synonyms below are for gal Friday, not for gal.

  1. as in girl Friday

    similar: girl Friday, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, man Friday, right hand, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, aide-de-camp, attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

Related Entry: Gal Fridays (noun)

Gal Fridays is a different word from Gal. The synonyms below are for gal Fridays, not for gal.

  1. as in girl Fridays

    similar: girl Fridays, employees, hands, help, hirelings, laborers, swampers, workers, man Fridays, right hands, auxiliaries, legmen, subordinates, underlings, aides-de-camp, attendants, handmaidens, maids, maidservants, scullions, servants, adjuncts, adjutants, aides, aids, apprentices, assistants, coadjutors, deputies, helpers, helpmates, helpmeets, lieutenants, mates, sidekicks

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gal:

gill, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, lady, ladylove, old lady, woman

Related Words for Gal

mistress, moll, beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, sweet, sweetheart, valentine

Origin & Etymology of Gal

alteration of girl, by loss of [r] and vowel raising

First known use: 1795

Words & Phrases Containing Gal

gal Friday, gal pal

Frequently Asked Questions about Gal

What does "Gal" mean?

"Gal" means girl, woman. As an a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: girl, woman.

What is another word for "Gal"?

Other words for "Gal" include gill, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, lady, ladylove, old lady and woman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gal"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gal". Common alternatives include gill, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, lady, ladylove, old lady and woman.

How do you use "Gal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gal" in a sentence: "after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him".

Is "Gal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gal" can be used as a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Gal"?

"Gal" is pronounced /ˈgal/.

What is the origin of the word "Gal"?

"Gal" comes from alteration of girl, by loss of [r] and vowel raising. First known use: 1795.

What is another word for "Gal" meaning "a female romantic companion"?

When "Gal" (noun) means a female romantic companion, synonyms include gill, girl, girlfriend, inamorata, lady and ladylove.