gal pal
Rhyming close companion
Gal pal is a female friend, especially one in a close or regular friendship with another woman.
The phrase often appears in tabloid coverage that euphemistically describes two women as "gal pals" while hinting at or obscuring a romantic relationship: The actress was spotted with her "gal pal" at dinner.
Outside tabloid-speak, the term sounds playful or slightly dated.
Closest pal, informally
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- sisterFemale sibling
- buddyInformal term for companion
chum · companion · sidekick · mate · homegirl · ride-or-die · squad member · girl gang
Without amorous feeling
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- companionshipState of having company
- sisterhoodBond among women
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
closeness · intimacy · trust · loyalty · understanding · emotional support · chosen family · safe space
Frequented social venues
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- shopping tripsJourneys to buy items
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
girls night · sleepovers · road trips · coffee dates · spa days · heart-to-hearts · inside jokes · adventures
bestie
Closest pal, informally
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- sisterFemale sibling
buddy · chum · companion · sidekick · mate · homegirl · ride-or-die · squad member · girl gang · best friend
nonromantic
Without amorous feeling
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- companionshipState of having company
- sisterhoodBond among women
affection · closeness · intimacy · trust · loyalty · understanding · emotional support · chosen family · safe space · boundaries
hangouts
Frequented social venues
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- shopping tripsJourneys to buy items
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
girls night · venting · sleepovers · road trips · coffee dates · spa days · heart-to-hearts · inside jokes · adventures · celebrations
gal palromantic partner
Intimate companion
girlfriend · lover · significant other · wife · paramour