galling

galling has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• p. pr. & vb. n.. of Gall
• a.. Fitted to gall or chafe; vexing; harassing; irritating.
• a.. 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"