Meaning & use
pal
A close friend, typically used in casual or affectionate speech.
See it in a sentence
He's been my best pal since we sat next to each other in third grade.
Come on, pal, let's grab lunch before the meeting starts.
A note on using this word
Pal can also be used as a slightly confrontational form of address to a stranger, as in 'watch it, pal'.
Words with a similar meaning
friendbuddy
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