Definitions for gallingˈgɔ lɪŋ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
gall•ingˈgɔ lɪŋ(adj.)
irritating; vexing.
Origin of galling:
1640–50
gall′ing•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing(adj)
causing irritation or annoyance
"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"
Wiktionary
galling(Adjective)
vexing, humiliating
Origin: From . The adjective follows from the verb.
Webster Dictionary
Galling(u)
of Gall
Galling(adj)
fitted to gall or chafe; vexing; harassing; irritating
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