noun
- Plural of gall: abnormal growths on plants caused by insects, mites, or fungi.
- Plural of gall: extreme boldness or impudence; audacity.
- Plural of gall: a bitter or harsh feeling; resentment or bitterness.
Usage: archaic or literary
verb
- Third person singular present of gall: to irritate, annoy, or offend someone.
Examples
- Oak trees are often covered with galls caused by parasitic wasps.
- She had the galls to criticize my work without offering any constructive feedback.
- His rudeness galls me every time we meet.
- The galls on the plant's leaves indicate an insect infestation.
- It galls him that his younger brother earned a promotion first.
- The bitter galls of defeat lingered long after the game ended.