pal

noun
UK /pæl/
US /pæl/

A pal is a friend.

Tom is my best pal at school.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Used to speak to a man in a friendly or slightly annoyed way.

Look here, pal, you can't park there.

3. To spend time with someone as a friend.

She pals around with the kids next door.

4. A partner or close companion in an activity.

He and his old army pal met for coffee.