Pal

Quick meaning: Pal is a noun meaning (colloquial) A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with.

Meaning

(colloquial) A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with.

More Meanings

1. (colloquial) An informal term of address, often used ironically in a hostile way.
2. Synonym of pal around.
3. Alternative form of paul (“kind of tent”).

Example Sentences

Little Timmy's out playing with his pals.

Don't you threaten me, pal – I'll report you to the police.

Michael De Santa (Ned Luke): You forget a thousand things every day, pal. Make sure this is one of 'em.

As an adult, she moved to New York and palled with trip-hop artist Tricky, who signed her to his own label.

Word Forms

• pals
• palling
• palled

Synonyms for pal

Depending on context, synonyms include crony, buddy, chum, sidekick, brother.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sidekick, crony, buddy, chum, brother, dog.

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