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gals

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡæɫz// UK //ɡˈælz// gals

n. an informal way to say girls or women. You often use it when talking to a group of female friends.

n. an informal term for girls or women. Often used as a vocative to address a group of female peers.


SIMPLE

I am going out with the gals tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The gals from the office decided to start a weekend hiking club to stay active.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'gal'; takes a plural verb and is typically used in casual, spoken contexts.

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