Meaning & Definition of Gall in English
English⟶
Gall
/gɔl/
noun
1. An open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
synonym:
- saddle sore,
- gall
2. A skin sore caused by chafing
synonym:
- gall
3. Abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
synonym:
- gall
4. A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
synonym:
- resentment,
- bitterness,
- gall,
- rancor,
- rancour
5. A digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
- Aids in the digestion of fats
synonym:
- bile,
- gall
6. The trait of being rude and impertinent
- Inclined to take liberties
synonym:
- crust,
- gall,
- impertinence,
- impudence,
- insolence,
- cheekiness,
- freshness
verb
1. Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
synonym:
- chafe,
- gall,
- fret
2. Irritate or vex
- "It galls me that we lost the suit"
synonym:
- gall,
- irk
Examples of using
He had the gall to ignore my advice.
Even a nightingale isn't without its gall.