Definition of pal
: a close friend
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Examples of pal in a Sentence
We've been pals since we were kids.
Come on—be a pal and lend me the money.
Origin and Etymology of pal
Romany phral, phal brother, friend, from Sanskrit bhrātṛ brother; akin to Old English brōthor brother
First Known Use: circa 1886
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Definition of pal
palled
;palling
intransitive verb
: to be or become pals : associate as pals they've palled around for years
1875
First Known Use of pal
1875
PAL Defined for English Language Learners
pal
playDefinition of pal for English Language Learners
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: a close friend
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—used to address a man in an angry or annoyed way
PAL Defined for Kids
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PAL
Legal Definition of PAL
passive activity loss
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