Galling Definition

gôlĭng
adjective
Chafing; very annoying; irritating; vexing.
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verb

Present participle of gall.

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Origin of Galling

  • From gall +‎ -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.

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Galling Sentence Examples

  • Obedience he made one of his great instruments, yet he never intended it to be a galling yoke.

  • I always find this question galling, for some reason.

  • If your work means a lot to you it is pretty galling and takes time to get over.

  • By the princes the " yoke " was felt more keenly, and it was very galling.

  • In young trees, galling caused by wooly aphids can cause serious disfigurement.

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Words Starting With

GGAGAL

Words Ending With

GNGING

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With G7 Letter Words Ending With G
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