Meaning of the word gall in English

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gall

US /ɡɑːl/
UK /ɡɑːl/

Noun

1.

rudeness and the quality of being unable to understand that your behavior or what you say is not acceptable to other people:

Example:
Considering that he never even bothers to visit my parents, I'm amazed that Tim has the gall to ask them for money!

Verb

1.

to make someone feel annoyed:

Example:
I think it galls him to take orders from a younger and less experienced colleague.
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