Gal
noun
A way of saying girl or woman, used mainly in informal speech.
She's a cool gal, always ready to help.
Often appears as...
- pretty gal
- cool gal
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A unit of acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second, used in the study of gravity.
The gravitational acceleration on Earth is approximately 980 gals.
Often appears as...
- 980 gals
- 500 gals
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Technical
noun
A way of saying girl or woman, used mainly in informal speech.
She's a cool gal, always ready to help.
Often appears as...
- pretty gal
- cool gal
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A unit of acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second, used in the study of gravity.
The gravitational acceleration on Earth is approximately 980 gals.
Often appears as...
- 980 gals
- 500 gals
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Used among friends or peers in casual settings, not in professional or formal contexts.
Are any of the gals coming to the beach party?
Pro Tip 2/3Female Identification
Refers specifically to females, can be used for young women or in a more general sense.
That gal over there is the new soccer coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Amicable Tone
Carries a friendly and casual tone, less formal than 'woman' or 'lady'.
She's such a sweet gal, always smiling.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Used among friends or peers in casual settings, not in professional or formal contexts.
Are any of the gals coming to the beach party?
Pro Tip 2/3Female Identification
Refers specifically to females, can be used for young women or in a more general sense.
That gal over there is the new soccer coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Amicable Tone
Carries a friendly and casual tone, less formal than 'woman' or 'lady'.
She's such a sweet gal, always smiling.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Used among friends or peers in casual settings, not in professional or formal contexts.
Are any of the gals coming to the beach party?
Pro Tip 2/3Female Identification
Refers specifically to females, can be used for young women or in a more general sense.
That gal over there is the new soccer coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Amicable Tone
Carries a friendly and casual tone, less formal than 'woman' or 'lady'.
She's such a sweet gal, always smiling.
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
with me right now yes sir I think every time I find giraffes in our draft gal it can just be dedicated to you because I always come across them by chance whenever I say I'm going to find one for you I always end up well sometimes I find them but other times I haven't been able to show them because it's infrared
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Exploring the Edge of...
but how long does it take to get it's obviously you're getting them back yes there's a lot further than speed of light you're going go far in the universe well what does it take you when you want to see something in a distant gal it takes you a long time for the light to get here from there but on the
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Noel Bairey Merz: The...
So what do you think happens to these gals? They're often not recognized, sent home. I'm not sure what it was. Might have been gas. So we picked up on that and we said, "You know, we now have the ability to look inside human beings
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The Likability Dilemma...
I try to be softer. It's exhausting. The truth is, this tough shell conceals sensitivities and insecurities that only those closest to me know. And yeah, my masculine traits make me the kind of gal that can hang with the guys,
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The mood-boosting power...
And then, one gentleman raises his hand and says, "I have." And then another, and the stories just flowed. Even this really quiet gal -- she was the fiancee of one of the expecting moms -- she looks at her and she says,
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Army Ants, Orchids and...
teeth apiece now gals courtship is never easy and for spiders it's like anything else it's a rough world out there for the guys and it turns out that this gorgeous creature look at this guy here
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Dear Aunt Bonnie, I’m...
guy wearing two hats and I got so worried for him part of me thought you know I can help you with disguises if you need a disguise I am your gal and then he kept busy
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How a Tiny Dog Saved a...
meets scuba this little gal might not look like a bloodhound but she helped out National Geographic in a huge way my
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David Holt: The stories...
You take Kate, I'll take Sal; we'll both have a Johnson gal. Ain't that a sound?
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Powerful Eagle Hunts...
she makes perfect contact oh what a gal good but as a good eagle
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
with me right now yes sir I think every time I find giraffes in our draft gal it can just be dedicated to you because I always come across them by chance whenever I say I'm going to find one for you I always end up well sometimes I find them but other times I haven't been able to show them because it's infrared
Video examples
Exploring the Edge of...
but how long does it take to get it's obviously you're getting them back yes there's a lot further than speed of light you're going go far in the universe well what does it take you when you want to see something in a distant gal it takes you a long time for the light to get here from there but on the
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Noel Bairey Merz: The...
So what do you think happens to these gals? They're often not recognized, sent home. I'm not sure what it was. Might have been gas. So we picked up on that and we said, "You know, we now have the ability to look inside human beings
Video examples
The Likability Dilemma...
I try to be softer. It's exhausting. The truth is, this tough shell conceals sensitivities and insecurities that only those closest to me know. And yeah, my masculine traits make me the kind of gal that can hang with the guys,
Video examples
The mood-boosting power...
And then, one gentleman raises his hand and says, "I have." And then another, and the stories just flowed. Even this really quiet gal -- she was the fiancee of one of the expecting moms -- she looks at her and she says,
Video examples
Army Ants, Orchids and...
teeth apiece now gals courtship is never easy and for spiders it's like anything else it's a rough world out there for the guys and it turns out that this gorgeous creature look at this guy here
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Dear Aunt Bonnie, I’m...
guy wearing two hats and I got so worried for him part of me thought you know I can help you with disguises if you need a disguise I am your gal and then he kept busy
Video examples
How a Tiny Dog Saved a...
meets scuba this little gal might not look like a bloodhound but she helped out National Geographic in a huge way my
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David Holt: The stories...
You take Kate, I'll take Sal; we'll both have a Johnson gal. Ain't that a sound?
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Powerful Eagle Hunts...
she makes perfect contact oh what a gal good but as a good eagle
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Frankie Avalon
American Actor
I think about growing up back in Philly. It was about friendship with the guys and having a distant crush on some gal. And when you finally got the nerve to take her out on a date, you went to her parents' house with a shine on your shoes, took her to the movies, and got her home nice and early.
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Carl Hiaasen
American Writer
Sure, I'll have characters drop in and out of books but the main cast of characters always changes. Maybe I'm wrong but I think if had the same joe detective guy or gal, I wouldn't write them as well; I wouldn't do as good a job.
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Daniela Ruah
American Actress
No one wants perfection. I want a confident, smart guy, obviously, but what's hot is a guy who doesn't have all the answers. We gals like a guy we can help because, ultimately, we like being needed.
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Alfre Woodard
American Actress
Does my character hate Bree? Well, let's just put it this way. Bree hasn't seen the last of me. I gave that drunk gal a ride home a few episodes ago and she turned on me!
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
I've had the pretty good fortune of working with some decent guys and gals.
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Kelly Wearstler
American Designer
I am just a curious gal who is continuing to be curious.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian Entertainer
I'm definitely not the traditional type of gal.
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Lela Rose
American Designer
I'm a good skin, natural makeup kind of gal.
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Katherine Heigl
American Actress
I'm not really a first-move kind of gal.
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Lily Collins
English Actress
I'm a fashion gal through and through.
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Frankie Avalon
American Actor
I think about growing up back in Philly. It was about friendship with the guys and having a distant crush on some gal. And when you finally got the nerve to take her out on a date, you went to her parents' house with a shine on your shoes, took her to the movies, and got her home nice and early.
Quote examples
Carl Hiaasen
American Writer
Sure, I'll have characters drop in and out of books but the main cast of characters always changes. Maybe I'm wrong but I think if had the same joe detective guy or gal, I wouldn't write them as well; I wouldn't do as good a job.
Quote examples
Daniela Ruah
American Actress
No one wants perfection. I want a confident, smart guy, obviously, but what's hot is a guy who doesn't have all the answers. We gals like a guy we can help because, ultimately, we like being needed.
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Alfre Woodard
American Actress
Does my character hate Bree? Well, let's just put it this way. Bree hasn't seen the last of me. I gave that drunk gal a ride home a few episodes ago and she turned on me!
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
I've had the pretty good fortune of working with some decent guys and gals.
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Kelly Wearstler
American Designer
I am just a curious gal who is continuing to be curious.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian Entertainer
I'm definitely not the traditional type of gal.
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Lela Rose
American Designer
I'm a good skin, natural makeup kind of gal.
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Katherine Heigl
American Actress
I'm not really a first-move kind of gal.
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Lily Collins
English Actress
I'm a fashion gal through and through.
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