gall

noun
UK: /ɡɔːl/
US: /ɡɔːl/

  1. Bold and disrespectful behavior.

    1. I can't believe he had the gall to ask for more money.
    2. She had the gall to accuse me of lying when she was the one who was dishonest.

  2. Something bitter or unpleasant.

    1. The gall of the situation is that no one takes responsibility.
    2. Despite the difficult tasks, the gall of failure never discouraged him.

Synonyms

annoy audacity irk choler nerve
gall verb

  1. To irritate or annoy someone.

    1. His rude comments gall me.
    2. It galls me that they never even thanked us for our help with the project.

  2. To feel resentment or bitterness.

    1. It must gall him to see his rival succeeding.
    2. The constant criticism began to gall at their relentless and unfair judgements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gall" in English means: Bold and disrespectful behavior., Something bitter or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "gall" is /ɡɔːl/ in British English and /ɡɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gall": annoy, audacity, irk, choler, nerve.

Example usage of "gall": "I can't believe he had the gall to ask for more money.". More examples on the page.