gallig
Translation
bilious, bitter, choleric, caustic
Examples
Sein galliger Humor gefiel nicht jedem.
His caustic humor didn't appeal to everyone.
Er machte eine gallige Bemerkung.
He made a bitter remark.
Die Speise schmeckte gallig.
The dish tasted bilious.
Grammar Patterns
gallig + sein to be bitter/caustic His remark was caustic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bitter, irritated, cynical; Antonyms: friendly, gentle
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'Galle' (bile, gall) plus the adjectival suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
Think of the bitter taste of gall or bile ('Galle') to remember the meanings 'bitter' and 'ill-tempered'.