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Definition pal in American English

pal noun

[countable] noun
/pæl/
1

a friend

Example

I want him to meet my pals.

Example

Albert is one of his oldest pals.

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2

used for talking to a man who has annoyed you or made you angry

Example

Hey look, pal, I'm only doing my job here.

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Definition pal in American English