What does GALLS mean?

Definition of Galls

1. Parts of Speech: Galls is a noun and a verb.

2. Definitions:

• Noun: abnormal growths on plants caused by insects or bacteria; a feeling of bitterness or anger.
• Verb: to make someone feel annoyed or angry.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡɑlz/
• UK: /ɡɔːlz/

4. Origin and Usage: The noun "galls" comes from the Old English word "gealla" which means "gall, bile, or anger." The verb "galls" is derived from the noun and means "to irritate or annoy." In botany, "galls" refer to abnormal growths on plants caused by insects or bacteria. In medicine, "galls" refer to a sore caused by friction or rubbing. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe a feeling of bitterness or anger.

5. Synonyms: irritates, annoys, vexes, angers, exasperates, nettles, irks, provokes, riles, maddens.

6. Related Words: calls, halls, falls, walls, malls.

7. Example Sentences:

• The rose bush was covered in galls caused by aphids.
• He couldn hide his galls at being passed over for the promotion.
• The constant noise from the construction site galled the residents of the neighborhood.