Meaning & Definition of word "Galling"
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Galling
/ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. To irritate or annoy someone.
- Example: His constant interruptions during the meeting were galling to everyone present.
adjective:
- 1. Causing annoyance or resentment; irritating.
- Example: It was galling to see someone else get the promotion I had worked so hard for.
- 2. Extreme and/or humiliating.
- Example: The galling defeat left the team feeling embarrassed and angry.
Etymology
From the word 'gall', derived from Old English 'gealla' meaning bile or bitterness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
galling experience:
A situation that is very frustrating or irritating.
galling defeat:
A loss that is especially bitter or hard to accept.
Related Words
gall:
To irritate or annoy.
gallantry:
Courage and nobility in action.
Slang Meanings of galling
Meaning: A frustrating situation.
Example Sentence: Missing the bus was a galling moment for me.
Meaning: Something annoying, often used in jest.
Example Sentence: That late email was just galling.