Meaning
A friend. This is an informal word.
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Word origin
From Romani phral, meaning brother, taken into English slang in the 1600s.
- Origin
- Romani
- Root
- phral
Grammar
Examples
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"Pal" is a friendly, informal word for a friend.
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Here "pal" is used to speak to someone in a warm way.
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"Pals" simply means friends.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 7: pal, customer, rent and 7 more words.