galling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
   chafe; gall; fret.
   
2. verb irritate or vex
   gall; irk.
   
   • It galls me that we lost the suit
3. adjective satellite causing irritation or annoyance
   pestering; nettlesome; plaguey; plaguy; teasing; vexing; pesky; bothersome; vexatious; annoying; pestiferous; irritating.
   
   • tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
   • aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
   • found it galling to have to ask permission
   • an irritating delay
   • nettlesome paperwork
   • a pesky mosquito
   • swarms of pestering gnats
   • a plaguey newfangled safety catch
   • a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
   • a vexatious child
   • it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong

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