gal pals

Women who brunch

Gal pals are close female friends who spend time together.

The term is straightforward but has acquired an ironic edge: media outlets have historically described obviously romantic couples as "gal pals" to avoid acknowledging lesbian relationships.

This evasion turned the phrase into a joke among queer communities: Historians will say they were gal pals.

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platonic love · whisper · heart to heart · closeness · intimates · chick flicks · confidante · camaraderie · cuddle · solidarity · gossip · companions · amigas · mimosas · giggles · selfies · retail therapy · social

Opposites
relationship type

gal palslovers

Romantic partners

girlfriends · wives · couple · significant others · life partners

gender composition

gal palsbros

Informal term for pals

guy friends · buddies · the boys · bromance · dudes

social distance

gal palsenemies

Hostile opposing parties

rivals · strangers · adversaries · nemeses · frenemies

Family

pal, pals, gals, pally, gal pal, girlfriends

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