palsy

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Meaning · English

Mate, chum.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Listen, palsy, you're not the boss.

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 “palsy” mean?

Mate, chum.

Is “palsy” formal or informal?

palsy is generally slang.