gal

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to refer to a girl or woman.

  - "The gal next door is always willing to lend a helping hand."
  - "My gal is the best cook I've ever met."
  - "He's got a soft spot for gals with long, flowing hair."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gal
call , fall , hall , mall , pall , stall , wall

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Variants

List of all variants of gal that leads to same result
gal , gals , Gal , gal Friday , gal Fridays , gal pal

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used as a shortened form of 'girl' or 'galore' (meaning 'a large number of girls'), the term 'gal' has come to be used as a standalone term for a girl or woman.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gal' is also used in the context of horses, where it refers to a gelding (a castrated male horse).

2. In the 1950s, there was a popular term called 'Gal Friday', which referred to a female assistant or secretary.

3. The term 'gal' is sometimes used as a term of endearment between friends, particularly between women.

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Related Concepts

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1. girl: A young female. Synonym of 'gal'.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gal' has been used in various contexts, including in poetry and prose. For example, in the poem 'The Gal Who Got Away' by Bret Harte, the term is used to describe a woman who is elusive and unattainable. In music, the term has been used in songs such as 'Gal' by The Black Eyed Peas and 'Gal's Greenery' by Bob Dylan.

How to Memorize "gal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young, cheerful girl when you think of the term 'gal'. Imagine her wearing a pretty dress and playing with her friends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gal' with the word 'girl'. Remember that they are synonyms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Girls Are Lovely, Gal' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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