What does PALLS mean?

Definition of Palls

1. Parts of Speech: Palls is a verb.

2. Definitions: Palls means to become less appealing or interesting, or to lose strength or effectiveness.

3. Pronunciations: In US English, palls is pronounced as /pôlz/. In UK English, it is pronounced as /pɔːlz/.

4. Origin and Usage: The word "palls" originated from the Old English word "pæl" which means "a covering". It was first used in the 16th century to describe a cloth covering for a coffin. Over time, the word came to mean something that covers or envelops, and eventually evolved to mean something that becomes dull or uninteresting over time. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and in literature.

5. Synonyms: Some synonyms of palls include bore, tire, weary, and dull.

6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to palls include spall, calls, stalls, and falls.

7. Example Sentences:

• The party began to pall after a while, and people started leaving.
• The novelty of the new job wore off quickly and the excitement soon palled.
• The once vibrant city had palled into a dull and lifeless place.