Definition of Galling in English :

Define Galling in English

Galling meaning in English

Meaning of Galling in English

Pronunciation of Galling in English

Galling pronunciation in English

Pronounce Galling in English

Galling

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Adjective

1. annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguey, plaguy, teasing, vexatious, vexing

causing irritation or annoyance

Example Sentences:
'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'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Galling

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adjective
1. 
irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating
2. obsolete
rubbing painfully; chafing

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Galling

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adjective
chafing; very annoying; irritating; vexing

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Galling

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adj.
Causing extreme irritation or chagrin; vexing: a galling delay; a galling setback to their plans.

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