gallus

/ ˈɡæləs /

adjective

1. bold; daring; reckless

Word History and Origins

Origin of gallus¹

a variant of gallows used as an adjective, meaning fit for the gallows

Example Sentences

He swaggered out into this magnificent drum of noise with a gallus grin, licked his lips, made straight for Marchand's blocks, and gave them a shunt.

From BBC

Playing in their new Euros kit, a gallus Scotland looked the part for large spells of the contest.

From BBC

But, when asked if he can envisage a scenario where he catches the winning touchdown in a Super Bowl, it is clear Olatoke has taken that Scottish gallus streak stateside.

From BBC

The rooster — or “coq” in French — is a emotive national emblem for the French because of the word’s semantics — the Latin gallus meaning Gaul and gallus simultaneously meaning rooster.

From Washington Times

They were gallus again in 1967 when facing into a game against the then world champions.

From BBC