pal

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a word used to address a man, often when the speaker is being unfriendly or angry.

n. an informal term of address for a male, frequently employed ironically to signal hostility or a warning.

“Listen, pal, I do not want any trouble in my shop.”

“The bouncer stepped forward and told the rowdy customer to move along, pal, before things got physical.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to spend time with someone as a friend.

v. to associate as friends; typically used with 'up' or 'around'.

“The two boys palled up quickly during their first week at summer camp.”

“He spent most of the summer palling around with the local musicians, hoping to learn some of their techniques.”