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best gal

best gal is the alternative form of best girl.

Meaning of best girl

Noun

best girl (plural best girls)

  1. (dated) One's girlfriend.
    • […] your fine magazine […] is a pleasure to read anywhere, but in an isolated spot such as this it's almost as good as a sugar report from the best girl!1954, Esquire, volume 41, number 2, page 12
  2. (film production) A woman who performs the duties of a best boy.
  3. (Internet, slang) A reader or viewer's preferred female character.
    • Also: Miku is best girl, thank you for attending this TED Talk.2020 April 22, Will Harrison, “15 Anime To Watch If You Love Fruits Basket”, in CBR

Forms of best gal

pluralbest gals

Questions about best gal

What is best gal the alternative form of?
Best gal is the alternative form of best girl.

Words near best gal in the dictionary

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  2. best friend
  3. best friend forever
  4. best friends
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  6. best gal
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  8. best girl
  9. best girls
  10. best hung
  11. best in class

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