gals

noun

Definition of galsnext
plural of gal
as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him

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  1. women
  2. girls
  3. ladies
Noun
  • However, many women are unsure of what that actually means or what to do about it.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to the effects of food poisoning.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of women
Noun
  • Efforts to reform education in science and technology should focus on generating excitement and interest among young girls by debunking myths about these subjects and highlighting their relevance to real-world issues.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Back in the nineties and early 2000, Egyptian women’s soccer was developing but slowly as clubs often had to face financial instability due to society's rejection of girls playing soccer.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of girls
Noun
  • The two ladies then discussed the possibility of Gaga getting married in a courthouse or having an elaborate wedding.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Now, Hulu has confirmed that the ladies of MomTok will bring the dancing and drama back to our screens for another 20 episodes!
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of ladies
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