gal

[ɡæl]

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A gal is an informal way to refer to a woman or girl.

When people talk about someone being a gal, they often mean it as a friendly term. For example, if a friend introduces herself and says "I'm Sarah, by the way," and another person responds with "Nice to meet you, gal!" They're not using it in a formal sense - they're just chatting and being casual.

How common is "gal"?

Word gal is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
Exactly 4.54609 liters; an imperial gallon
231 cubic inches or approximately 3.785 liters for liquids (a "U.S. liquid gallon")
One-eighth of a U.S. bushel or approximately 4.405 liters for dry goods (a "U.S. dry gallon").
(in the plural) A large quantity (of any liquid).
Example: The pipe burst and gallons of water flooded into the kitchen.

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Real examples of "gal" in context

Box of Lies with Gal Gadot

Box of Lies with Gal Gadot

Gal and I are about to face off in a game of Box of Lies.

Gal, why don't you pick the first box.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Gallipoli.

The Louvre | The Wildest Robbery of the 21st Century

The Louvre | The Wildest Robbery of the 21st Century

The Galerie was not remote. It is located in the inner circle of the museum, only 250 meters away from the Mona Lisa.

Once inside the Galerie d'Apollon, they didn't wander or hesitate.

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Anne Hathaway Forgets The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada Details, Chats The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway Forgets The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada Details, Chats The Idea of You

Nick Gallatzean.

She's a gallery owner.

'Breaking Bad' Fan Theories with Aaron Paul

'Breaking Bad' Fan Theories with Aaron Paul

after killing Gal.

Chris Pratt on Dropping Marvel’s First F-Bomb, His Stripper Audition & Stealing from Set

Chris Pratt on Dropping Marvel’s First F-Bomb, His Stripper Audition & Stealing from Set

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opens in theaters May 5th.

with Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Black Hole Star – The Star That Shouldn't Exist

Black Hole Star – The Star That Shouldn't Exist

They burned brighter than galaxies and were larger than any star today or that could ever exist in the future.

becoming the birthplaces of the first stars and galaxies.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Trailer

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Trailer

So we're saving the galaxy again?

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Are Hands-Free Calls Really Safer While Driving? | Mythbusters | Discovery

The Earth is located in what galaxy?

Avengers Cast on Premiere, Favorite Lines, Matching Tattoos & Birthday Gifts

Avengers Cast on Premiere, Favorite Lines, Matching Tattoos & Birthday Gifts

We went on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride.

Jensen Ackles Was Put in Extremely Odd Adult Positions in The Boys

Jensen Ackles Was Put in Extremely Odd Adult Positions in The Boys

and they're there in the galley, and he says,

Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

We're going to bring in a whole other gallon for you.

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