compadre
com·pa·dre
noun \kəm-ˈpä-drā, -drē\Definition of COMPADRE
: a close friend : buddy
Examples of COMPADRE
- How are you doing, compadre?
- <they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together>
Origin of COMPADRE
Spanish, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater — more at compeer
First Known Use: 1834
Related to COMPADRE
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
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