English dictionary
gall
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
noun
- a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
noun
- a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
noun
- abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
noun
- a skin sore caused by chafing
noun
- an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
verb
- irritate or vex
verb
- become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Example sentences
It galls me that we lost the suit