pal
Translation
friend, mate, buddy
Examples
He's my best pal.
He's my best mate.
Let's go to the movies, pals.
Let's go to the cinema, mates.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.))'s pal someone's friend He's my best pal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friend, buddy, mate, chum; Antonyms: enemy, foe
Etymology
Believed to come from the Romani word 'phral', meaning 'brother', indicating a close relationship.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pen pal', someone you write to as a friend. This helps remember 'pal' means friend.