angel
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To support by donating money.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Six years ago, he lost $20,000 in the first show he angelled, a turkey called Dance Night.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “angel” mean?
To support by donating money.
Is “angel” formal or informal?
angel is generally slang.