Definition of gall

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • gall is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • gall is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • gall is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of gall


  • a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bile
  • an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. saddle sore
  • irritate or vex (verb)

    Examples

    1. It galls me that we lost the suit

    Synonyms

    1. irk
  • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. chafe
    2. fret
  • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cheekiness
    2. crust
    3. freshness
    4. impertinence
    5. impudence
    6. insolence
  • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bitterness
    2. rancor
    3. rancour
    4. resentment
  • abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury (noun)
  • a skin sore caused by chafing (noun)

See definition of gall in Merriam Webster