pal — a close friend; a buddy or companion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a close friend; a buddy or companion
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæl/
Example Sentences
- Listen pal, you can't park your spaceship here!
- My gym pal always motivates me to work out harder.
- Thanks for helping me move, pal - I owe you a pizza!
pal
NOUN[/pæl/]
a close friend; a buddy or companion
Close friends sharing good times
A pal and a gal shall always share!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word pal derives from Romani (Gypsy) language, where 'phal' meant 'brother' in the 17th century. It entered English and evolved to denote a close friend or companion.
Breakdown
phal (brother in Romani) → pal (intimate friend); the semantic shift reflects the close bond implied by brotherhood extending to friendship.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Listen pal, you can't park your spaceship here!”
“My gym pal always motivates me to work out harder.”
“Thanks for helping me move, pal - I owe you a pizza!”
“My dog thinks the mailman is his best pal now.”
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