English words starting with G

An erogenous area inside the vagina, the stimulation of which may lead to high sexual arousal and orgasm.

To talk continuously and eagerly, especially about unimportant things.

a smooth, durable twill-woven cloth, typically of worsted or cotton.

to speak quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.

Having a gable or gables.

a fly that bites cattle and horses

a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one.

small mechanical or electronic devices or tools, especially ingenious or novel ones, considered collectively.

a soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element of the lanthanide series, which is strongly magnetic at low temperatures and is used in alloys and in making electronic components.

a brownish-gray freshwater dabbling duck with a white wing patch and black rear end, the male having a gray body and black bill.

Relating to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, or their languages.

A stick with a hook, or a barbed spear, used for landing large fish.

an embarrassing mistake or act that is considered socially awkward

The chief electrician responsible for the lighting on a movie or television set.

To put something over or into someone's mouth to stop them from speaking or making noise.

A valuable object deposited to guarantee the fulfillment of an agreement or promise.

To choke or retch as if about to vomit.

a flock of geese when not in flight

the state or feeling of being happy and full of fun

A Japanese term for a foreigner or non-Japanese person.

in a cheerful, lively, or showy manner

To obtain or secure something useful, advantageous, or desired.

a person or thing that gains or acquires something, especially profit or advantage.

Providing gain or profit; profitable.

In a way that provides gain, profit, or payment, especially through employment.

Obtaining or securing something desired, especially gradually.

To deny or contradict something, especially a statement or fact.

A particular way of walking

A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and lower leg.

A girl or young woman.

A special public celebration or entertainment.

relating to a galaxy, especially the milky way galaxy.

a rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an inability to properly break down galactose, a sugar found in milk, leading to its accumulation in the blood.

A very large group of stars and associated matter held together by gravitational attraction

a very strong wind

(of wind) blowing with the strength of a gale; very strong

a bluish, grey, or black mineral consisting of lead sulfide, the principal ore of lead.

a flat, round cake or pastry, often made with a simple dough and sometimes filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

Of or relating to Galileo Galilei, his scientific methods, or his discoveries.

rude and unkind behaviour; the ability to behave like this

brave, especially in a very difficult or dangerous situation

In a brave or heroic manner.

brave behaviour, especially in battle

A small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver that stores bile produced by the liver.

a large sailing ship with three or more masts, used from the 15th to the 17th centuries, especially by the spanish for carrying treasure or in warfare.

a large, high-roofed public hall or walkway, often with a glass roof, containing shops and restaurants.

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

a long, low ship with sails and oars, used especially in ancient times and in the mediterranean.

Of or relating to Gaul or France; French.

Causing annoyance or resentment; very irritating.

a soft, silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Ga) that melts at a low temperature and is used in semiconductors and alloys.

to go or travel to many different places for pleasure

a unit for measuring volume, equal to eight pints or about 4.546 litres in the uk, and equal to eight pints or about 3.785 litres in the us.

(of a horse) to run at its fastest speed with all four feet off the ground in each stride.

Increasing or developing very quickly

a structure used for hanging criminals, consisting of a wooden frame with a rope suspended from it.

A small, hard mass that forms in the gallbladder, often causing pain and illness.

In large numbers or amounts; in abundance.

A waterproof overshoe, typically made of rubber.

To move in a clumsy, heavy, or noisy manner.

relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action.

to shock or excite someone into taking action

(of metal, especially iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc.

So shocking or exciting that it causes strong action or emotion.

A school of whales, or a social gathering of whales.

Of or relating to The Gambia, a country in West Africa, or its people.

A clever action or remark that is intended to give someone an advantage, often involving some risk.

To play games of chance for money; to bet money on the result of something uncertain.

a person who gambles, especially as a regular activity or habit.

The activity of playing games of chance for money, or betting on the outcome of events.

A gum resin obtained from certain eastern Asian trees, used as a yellow pigment and in medicine as a purgative.

to run or jump about playfully

An activity or sport with rules that people play for enjoyment or competition.

(of a bug, glitch, or feature in a video game) so severe that it prevents normal progress, ruins the intended experience, or makes the game unplayable.

a person, idea, or event that completely changes the way a situation develops or the way people do something

Having a significant and revolutionary effect, often causing a major shift in methods or results.

Relating to or characteristic of the day on which a sports game, especially an important one, is played.

Having the characteristics or qualities of a game; resembling a game in nature or appearance.

The act or practice of playing games, especially in a competitive context.

(in sports) preventing defeat or a loss, especially by a crucial action at a critical moment.

A television program in which contestants compete to win prizes by playing games of knowledge or skill.

(In sports) scoring the points needed to equalize the score and tie the game.

a point, goal, or play that decides the outcome of a game or contest.

describing the decisive action or moment that secures victory in a game or contest.

A brand name for a series of handheld video game consoles produced by Nintendo.

A rooster of a breed trained and used for cockfighting.

A day on which a major sports game or event is scheduled to take place.

a person employed to breed and protect game animals and birds, and to prevent poaching on a private estate.

A traditional instrumental ensemble of Indonesia, typically from Java or Bali, featuring a variety of percussion instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, gongs, and drums, often with vocalists.

In a brave, spirited, and sporting manner, especially in the face of difficulty or adversity.

The way in which a player interacts with a video game, including the rules, challenges, and controls.

A person who plays video games, especially regularly and with great skill or enthusiasm.

The art or practice of winning games by using dubious but not strictly illegal methods, often by unsettling an opponent.

A mature sexual reproductive cell (such as a sperm or egg) that can unite with another to form a new organism.

The stage in the life cycle of a plant or alga that produces gametes (sex cells).

a girl with a mischievous, boyish, or elfin charm.

the activity of playing games, especially video games, or the industry that creates and sells them.

The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ)

A very high-energy photon of electromagnetic radiation, typically emitted by radioactive substances or in nuclear reactions.

The complete range or scope of something.

A smooth, creamy mixture of chocolate and cream, used as a filling, icing, or glaze for cakes and pastries.

A male goose.

Relating to or characteristic of the ideas or principles of Mahatma Gandhi, especially those of non-violent resistance and self-reliance.

An organized group of criminals or troublemakers

Connected to or involving a gang, especially a criminal street gang.

A member of a violent street gang, especially one involved in criminal activity.

A person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is very active and effective in breaking up criminal gangs.

The world of organized criminal gangs and their activities.

(Of a person) tall, thin, and awkward in movements or build.

A mass of nerve cells serving as a center from which nerve impulses are transmitted.

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or build.

a movable plank placed between a ship and the land, or between two ships, for people to walk on.

The decay of a part of a person's body because the blood has stopped flowing there.

Relating to or affected by gangrene; decaying and dying.

A person who embodies the style, attitudes, and behaviors associated with a stereotypical gang member, especially in a way that is exaggerated or performed for cultural effect.

A member of a gang of violent criminals.

A movable bridge or platform used for boarding or leaving a ship.

The dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, used as an intoxicating drug.