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    Palmer (en. Palm)

    /palme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To mock in a casual or careless manner.
    They mocked me when I missed the match.
    Ils ont palmé de moi quand j'ai raté le match.
    To destroy a chance or opportunity.
    She really messed up this project with her mistakes.
    Elle a vraiment palmé ce projet avec ses erreurs.
    To evade a responsibility.
    He ducked the meeting by pretending he was sick.
    Il a palmée la réunion en prétextant qu'il était malade.

    Etymology

    From the Old French verb 'palmer', which means 'to mock' or 'to evade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to palm a situation
    To act casually in a critical situation.
    palmer une situation
    he likes to palm off on others
    He likes to mock others.
    il aime palmer sur les autres

    Related Words

    palming
    Act of mocking.
    palmage
    palm
    Symbol of success, but used here to contrast with the idea of messing up.
    palme

    Slang Meanings

    To manage to get by without effort.
    He managed to pass his exam without studying.
    Il a réussi à palmer son examen sans étudier.
    To do something carelessly.
    He really messed up doing this assignment.
    Il a vraiment palmé en faisant ce devoir.