amigo

ami·go

noun \ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)gō, ä-\

plural ami·gos

Definition of AMIGO

: friend

Examples of AMIGO

1. <is it all right if I bring my amigo Ben to the party?>

Origin of AMIGO

Spanish, from Latin amicus — more at amiable

First Known Use: 1835

Related to AMIGO

Synonyms: alter ego, friend, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Antonyms: enemy, foe

Related Words: acquaintance; associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport; blood brother, brother, main man, sister; abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate; pen pal; benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher; friendly

Near Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival; archenemy, nemesis

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