Synonyms for

Gals

Verb / gælz / Another word for gals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gals means girls or women, usually used informally.

Synonyms & similar words

gal gallon girls women females dames ladies chicks babes lasses dolls maids misses lasses lassies birds damsels maidens lassies wenches belles queens

Synonyms by register

Formal

women ladies females

Informal

girls chicks lasses dames

Literary

maidens lasses

Antonyms

men boys gentlemen males guys

Common collocations

  • young gals
  • pretty gals
  • nice gals
  • all the gals
  • a few gals
  • these gals
  • those gals

Word family

noun gal

Usage note

Gals is an informal and somewhat dated term for women or girls. It can sometimes carry a slightly patronizing or overly familiar tone depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The gals went to the beach for the day.
  2. My mom and her gal pals went out to lunch.
  3. The gals were all dressed up for the party.
  4. The little girl asked her mom if she could have a gal pal sleepover.
  5. The gals were all singing and laughing together.

Quotes

  • I always enjoy hanging out with my gal pals. - Taylor Swift
  • “Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back.” - Unknown
  • “Women are each other's human wonder bras - uplifting, supportive and making each other look bigger and better.” - Unknown

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