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1pal

noun \ˈpal\

Definition of PAL

: a close friend
— pal·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Examples of PAL

  1. We've been pals since we were kids.
  2. Come on—be a pal and lend me the money.

Origin of PAL

Romany phral, phal brother, friend, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother; akin to Old English brōthor brother
First Known Use: circa 1682

Related to PAL

Synonyms
alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, friend
Antonyms
enemy, foe

Rhymes with PAL

Al, gal, rale, sal

2pal

intransitive verb
palledpal·ling

Definition of PAL

: to be or become pals : associate as pals <they've palled around for years>

First Known Use of PAL

1879

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