GALLING


Meaning of GALLING in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' go ̇ -li ŋ

Function: adjective

Etymology: 3 gall

Date: 1583

: markedly irritating : VEXING <a most galling defeat>

– gall · ing · ly \ -li ŋ -l ē \ adverb

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