kogal
kogal · kogals · kogal
A subculture of conspicuous consumption among young women in urban Japan, typified by…A subculture of conspicuous consumption among young women in urban Japan, typified by dyed hair, artificial suntan, platform boots, miniskirts, and expensive accessories.
US/ˈkoʊɡæl/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A subculture of conspicuous consumption among young women in urban Japan, typified by dyed hair, artificial suntan, platform boots, miniskirts, and expensive accessories.
(countable)A member of this subculture.
Origin
Borrowed from Japanese コギャル (kogyaru, “younger gyaru”) (see there for more), ultimately frBorrowed from Japanese コギャル (kogyaru, “younger gyaru”) (see there for more), ultimately from English gal.
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Forms
plural: kogals / kogalSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable