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Definition of pal noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pal

noun
 
/pæl/
 
/pæl/
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  1. (informal, becoming old-fashioned) a friend
    • We've been pals for years.
    see also pen pal
    Extra Examples
    • She became quite good pals with the woman in the shop.
    • Thanks—you're a real pal.
    Topics Family and relationshipsc2
  2. (informal) used to address a man in an unfriendly way
    • If you try to take what's mine, pal, I'll make you sorry!
    3. Word Originlate 17th cent.: from Romani, ‘brother, mate’, based on Sanskrit bhrātṛ ‘brother’.
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