PALLY

chummy, matey, pally, palsy-walsy

(adjective) (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

Pally (plural Pallies)

(colloquial) A Palestinian.

Etymology 1

Adjective

pally (comparative pallier or more pally, superlative palliest or most pally)

Like a pal; friendly.

Noun

pally (plural pallies)

(US) An affectionate term of address.

(US, Australia) A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address.

Etymology 2

Noun

pally (plural pallies)

(slang, fantasy RPG) A paladin.

Source: Wiktionary



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