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gall

noun verb

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

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Word length
4
Starts with
G
Ends with
L
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

noun

  1. a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

noun

  1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

noun

  1. abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

noun

  1. a skin sore caused by chafing

noun

  1. an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

verb

  1. irritate or vex

    “It galls me that we lost the suit”

verb

  1. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

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It galls me that we lost the suit

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