Welcome to our linguistic exploration of the letter “G”! As you may already know, the English language is full of words with fascinating and sometimes surprising meanings. In this blog, we will be focusing on a specific category of words – those that are made up of only 3-letter words starting with “G.” These words may be small, but they can pack a big punch when it comes to expressing meaning. Join us as we uncover the definitions of some of the most interesting and useful three-letter words that start with “G”!
Also read: 3-Letter Words Starting With F
3-Letter Words Starting With G With Their Meanings
1. gab – to talk excessively or pointlessly
2. gad – to wander or roam about in search of pleasure or entertainment
3. gag – a device put in the mouth to prevent speech, or a joke or humorous remark
4. gal – a girl or young woman
5. gam – to play games of chance for money or other stakes
6. gan – a collective term for geese
7. gap – an opening or space in something
8. gas – a substance that is in a state of matter between liquid and solid, or a fuel used in vehicles and machines
9. gay – a term referring to homosexuality, or a synonym for happy
10. ged – a fish of the cod family
11. gee – an expression used to encourage a horse or other animal to go faster
12. gel – a substance that is neither liquid nor solid, or a styling product for hair
13. gem – a precious or semi-precious stone or a person or thing that is admired for its beauty or excellence
14. gen – information or intelligence
15. get – to acquire or obtain something
16. ghi – a type of clarified butter used in Indian cuisine
17. gib – a wedge-shaped piece of metal or wood
18. gid – a disease that affects sheep
19. gie – to give or provide something
20. gig – a type of musical performance, or a job or task
21. gin – a spirit made from juniper berries, or a device used for separating seeds from cotton
22. gip – to cheat or swindle someone
23. git – a term of insult or abuse
24. gnu – an African antelope
25. goa – a state in western India
26. gob – a lump or chunk of something, or a mouthful of food
27. god – a supreme being worshipped in various religions
28. goo – a sticky or slimy substance
29. gor – a type of ape found in Africa
30. got – past tense of the verb “get”
31. gov – an abbreviation for government
32. gow – a type of grass or a Scottish term meaning “street”
33. gox – a synonym for gossip or chatter
34. goy – a non-Jewish person
35. gub – a slang term for a handgun
36. gum – a substance that is used for chewing, or the tissue that surrounds and supports teeth
37. gun – a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles
38. gut – the digestive tract, or a feeling of intense emotion or intuition
39. guv – a slang term for a boss or employer
40. guy – a man or a rope or cable used to steady or guide something.
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