NYT Dictionary

GALLING

/ˈɡɔlɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbGALL-inggall-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From gall + -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chafegallfretirkannoyingbothersomeirritatingnettlesomepeskypestering

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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