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- [gaw-ling]
- /ˈgɔ lɪŋ/
- /ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/
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- [gaw-ling]
- /ˈgɔ lɪŋ/
Definitions of galling word
- adjective galling that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing; exasperating. 1
- verb with object galling to make sore by rubbing; chafe severely: The saddle galled the horse's back. 1
- verb with object galling to vex or irritate greatly: His arrogant manner galls me. 1
- verb without object galling to be or become chafed. 1
- verb without object galling Machinery. (of either of two engaging metal parts) to lose metal to the other because of heat or molecular attraction resulting from friction. 1
- verb without object galling Metallurgy. (of a die or compact in powder metallurgy) to lose surface material through adhesion to the die. 1
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Origin of galling
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; gall2 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Galling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
galling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
galling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for galling
adj galling
- humiliating — lowering the pride, self-respect, or dignity of a person; mortifying: Such a humiliating defeat was good for his overblown ego.
- provoking — serving to provoke; causing annoyance.
- rankling — (of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.
- annoying — Someone or something that is annoying makes you feel fairly angry and impatient.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
adjective galling
- infuriating — Archaic. infuriated.
- exasperating — Intensely irritating; infuriating.
- maddening — driving to madness or frenzy: a maddening thirst.
- frustrating — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
noun galling
- ill-treat — to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.
- persecution — the act of persecuting.
Antonyms for galling
adj galling
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- cheering — encouraging shouts from supporters, admirers etc
- comforting — If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
Top questions with galling
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