1pal 
/ˈpæl/ noun
plural pals /ˈpæl/ noun informal 1 [count] : a close friend
▪ We've been pals since we were kids. ▪ He and a pal [=buddy] started the business 15 years ago. ▪ Come on—be a pal and lend me the money. ▪ a gal pal [=a girl/woman who is a friend] — see also pen pal 2 — used to address a man in an angry or annoyed way ▪ Listen, pal, I've had just about enough of your advice. ▪ Wait a minute, pal. You're trying to trick me.
▪ We've been pals since we were kids. ▪ He and a pal [=buddy] started the business 15 years ago. ▪ Come on—be a pal and lend me the money. ▪ a gal pal [=a girl/woman who is a friend] — see also pen pal
