The preferred version that we will be highlighting for the purposes of this article is “lady”. This is because the term “lady” best replaces the term “fellow” when we are speaking about a female. We can use the term “lady” to refer to an older woman or a young child.

Referring to friends: Girls may use “fella” to refer to their male friends or even their female friends. It’s a way of expressing camaraderie and inclusiveness. For example, a girl might say, “Hey fella, let’s grab lunch together.”