COLLOCATIONS
best pal, old pal, close pal, pal around
WORD FORMSPlural: pals | Gerund: palling | Past: palledUSAGE NOTES
The word 'pal' is informal and is commonly used in North American English to refer to a friend. It can sometimes sound condescending if used by a stranger to address someone (e.g., 'Listen here, pal').