Gals — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈgal/

Meaning & Definition of Gals

Gals (noun)

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

Gals (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a female romantic companion

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

    similar: gills, girlfriends, girls, inamoratas, ladies, ladyloves, old ladies, women
    related: mistresses, molls, beloveds, darlings, dears, favorites, flames, honeys, lovers, loves, significant others, sweethearts, sweets, valentines

Related Entry: Gal (noun)

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

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gals

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gals:

gills, girlfriends, girls, inamoratas, ladies, ladyloves, old ladies, women

Related Words for Gals

mistresses, molls, beloveds, darlings, dears, favorites, flames, honeys, lovers, loves, significant others, sweethearts, sweets, valentines

Origin & Etymology of Gals

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

First known use: 1795

Frequently Asked Questions about Gals

What does "Gals" mean?

"Gals" means girl, woman. As a noun, it is defined as: girl, woman.

What is another word for "Gals"?

Other words for "Gals" include gills, girlfriends, girls, inamoratas, ladies, ladyloves, old ladies and women. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gals" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gals"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gals". Common alternatives include gills, girlfriends, girls, inamoratas, ladies, ladyloves, old ladies and women.

How do you use "Gals" in a sentence?

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

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

"Gals" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Gals"?

"Gals" is pronounced /ˈgal/.

What is the origin of the word "Gals"?

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

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

When "Gals" (noun) means a female romantic companion, synonyms include gills, girlfriends, girls, inamoratas, ladies and ladyloves.