pall on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To come to be annoying, boring or grating to (someone).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He enjoyed the game at first, but it had palled on him over the years.
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 “pall on” mean?
To come to be annoying, boring or grating to (someone).
Is “pall on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.