noun Internet Slang

gyaru

GYAH-roo · noun · informal

A fashion-forward 'gal' with tanned skin, dyed hair and bold makeup.

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Definitions

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A character in the flashy Japanese 'gal' street-fashion style — tanned skin, dyed or bleached hair, dramatic makeup and trendy clothes, often with a bubbly, brash personality.

“The new transfer student is a total gyaru with platinum hair.”
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gyaru In A Sentence

The new transfer student is a total gyaru with platinum hair.

Origin & Usage

Japanese ギャル (gyaru), a katakana rendering of the English 'gal'.

Variants gal

People Also Ask

What is a gyaru?

A character or person in the flashy Japanese 'gal' street-fashion style — tanned skin, dyed or bleached hair, dramatic makeup and trendy clothes.

What is a gyaru's personality like?

Often portrayed as bubbly, brash and outgoing, though anime frequently plays with subverting that stereotype.

Where does the word gyaru come from?

It's a katakana rendering of the English word 'gal' (ギャル).

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