1. [Austral, informal] A person who lacks good judgment
   "Don't be such a galah; think before you act";
   - fool, sap [N. Amer, informal], muggins [Brit, informal], tomfool, meathead [informal], jughead [N. Amer, informal], mampara [S.Africa, informal], dill [Austral, NZ, informal], nit [Brit, informal], boofhead [Austral, informal], moegoe [S.Africa, informal], charlie [Brit, informal], diddy [Brit, informal], drongo [Austral, NZ, informal], juggins [Brit, informal]
    
2. A pink and grey cockatoo (Eolophus roseicapilla) native to Australia, known for its distinctive call and sometimes kept as a pet
   "Galahs are often seen in large flocks in rural areas"
    
3. [US, informal] A fool or idiot
   "Don't be such a galah, mate!"

Derived forms: galahs

Type of: simple [archaic], simpleton

Encyclopedia: Galah, Victoria