kale

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Meaning · English

Money.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I’ll bet he takes nine-tenths of his kale from women and children, and he’s an honored citizen.

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 “kale” mean?

Money.

Is “kale” formal or informal?

kale is generally dated, slang.