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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.