pal

A friend; a chum.

To associate as friends or chums. Often used with around.

A Middle English form of pale.

Partner; mate; chum; accomplice.

An abbreviation of Palestine

of paleontology.

A mate; a partner; esp., an accomplice or confederate.

A friend, buddy, mate, cobber, someone to hang around with.

Be friends with, hang around with.

become friends; act friendly towards