Gyal

[gyahl]

Definition

Girl; young woman; female partner.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di gyal dem a dance to di new song.
English:
The girls are dancing to the new song.

Patois:
Dat a my gyal, wi deh together for three year.
English:
That is my girlfriend, we have been together for three years.

Usage Tip

Standard Patois phonetic representation of "girl".

Patois Synonym: catty
English Synonym: girl; young woman; girlfriend

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