Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Galling.
Galling - as an adjective satellite
Causing irritation or annoyance
Example: "Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoying12bothersome17irritating11nettlesome12pesky14pestering12pestiferous16plaguey13plaguy12teasing8vexatious19vexing17Galling - as a verb
To bother or trouble.
To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.
To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
To exasperate.
To cause pitting on a surface being cut from the friction between the two surfaces exceeding the bond of the material at a point.
Example: "Improper cooling and a dull milling blade on titanium can gall the surface."
To scoff; to jeer.
To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts in dyeing.
Galling - as a noun
Wear caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces.
Galling - as an adjective
Vexing, humiliating
Example Sentences
"It's galling when people cut in line."
"She found it galling to be criticized for a mistake she didn't make."
"The galling behavior of his coworkers made it difficult for him to enjoy his job."
"It was galling to see her rival receive all the credit for her hard work."
"The galling defeat in the final match left the team devastated."
Word Game Points
Is GALLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, galling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GALLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GALLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, galling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGALLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is GALLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, galling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGALLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
