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.