Gal (noun)

1. A girl or young woman.
2. A female companion or sweetheart.
3. A woman, especially a young one.

Origin:

Shortened form of girl; from middle english gal, galle, from old english gæl, gælle; akin to old high german gāla girl, old norse gǫll.

Examples:

1. He was smitten with the new gal in town.
2. The gal at the front desk was very helpful.
3. He was a gentleman and always opened the door for his gal.
4. The gal on the phone was very polite.
5. The gal in the red dress was the most beautiful one in the room.