Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

palimony

/pˈælɪmˌoʊni/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.42 in modern English

Syllables: pal-imo-ny
IPA: /pˈælɪmˌoʊni/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of alimony paid to a former partner in a nonmarital relationship.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Who won, huh? Nobody. Used to be sex was the only free thing, No longer. Alimony… palimony… it's all financial. Love is an illusion."
"Audball's latest pickup didn't seem to care where they were, or anything at all about alimony, palimony, or child support […]"

Etymology

Blend of pal (“close friend”) + alimony (“maintenance”). Coined by celebrity divorce lawyer Marvin Mitchelson in 1977 in suit of his client Michelle Triola Marvin against the actor Lee Marvin.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

How do you pronounce palimony?: The recorded pronunciation is /pˈælɪmˌoʊni/.
What does palimony mean?: A form of alimony paid to a former partner in a nonmarital relationship.
Where does palimony come from?: Blend of pal (“close friend”) + alimony (“maintenance”). Coined by celebrity divorce lawyer Marvin Mitchelson in 1977 in suit of his client Michelle Triola Marvin against the actor Lee Marvin.

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