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galling

[gaw-ling]

adjective

  1. that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing.

    Synonyms: ,


galling

/ ˈɡɔːɪŋ /

adjective

  1. irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating

  2. obsoleterubbing painfully; chafing

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • gallingly adverb
  • gallingness noun
  • ungalling adjective
  • ˈԲ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of galling1

First recorded in 1640–50; gall 2 + -ing 2
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It was galling for Mr Varvill "because we were turning it around with an improved engine. Just as we were getting close to succeeding we failed. That's a uniquely British characteristic."

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The timing of the announcement was particularly galling for some.

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Fans bang on about loyalty this, loyalty that - the rank hypocrisy is galling.

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Sometimes even the smallest things seem especially galling.

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That fact is galling considering the gala’s 77-year history and is incredibly relevant to a moment when Trump, his cabinet, and businesses affected by the government are scaling back diversity, equality and inclusion policies.

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