PayPal
/ˈpeɪˌpæl/
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Also seen as: PayPals · PayPaling · PayPalling · PayPaled
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An account on the PayPal system.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
A penis with a PayPal is a dangerous thing. Never pay for hookers with online money transfers. It’s considered wire fraud, which is a federal crime.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To transfer (money) to (someone) via the PayPal system.
Verb
Examples
He PayPalled $150 to my account, which was only half of what we had agreed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “PayPal” mean?
An account on the PayPal system.
Is “PayPal” formal or informal?
PayPal is generally informal.
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