galling
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galling
Where it comes from
From gall + -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.
adjective more galling · most galling
- Vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness. Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica. Yet the most galling part for England is that they helped them on their way.
noun gallings
- A feeling that induces bitterness. the gallings of one's own conscience
- Material transfer caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces, potentially resulting in wear or binding. If, however, the input crank on the standby rudder actuator is not free to rotate with respect to the actuator housing because of galling between the shaft and bearing, the actuator housing, input crank, and control rod will act as a rigid link between the rudder and the torque tube. The inability t
verb
- present participle and gerund of gall
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adj vexing
| Español | fastidioso, molestoso, irritante |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | ärgerlich |
| Русский | раздража́ющий razdražájuščij, унижа́ющий unižájuščij |
Talk about this word "galling." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/galling. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. galling. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/galling "galling." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/galling.Cite this
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title = {galling},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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