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Gal vs Gala - What's the difference?

gal | gala |

As a proper noun gal

is gaul.

As a noun gala is

gale.

gal

English

Etymology 1

From (gallon).

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A gallon.

    • Etymology 2

    Representing a nonstandard pronunciation of (girl).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (colloquial, dated) An adolescent girl or young woman.
    • Synonyms
    * See also
    Derived terms
    * attagal * galpal

    Etymology 3

    Shortened from (galileo)

    Noun

  • A galileo.

    • Anagrams

    *

    See also

    * guy ----

    gala

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Celebratory; festive.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.
  • (countable) A showy and festive party.

    • Anagrams

    * ----