1. (verb)buddy, brother, chum, crony, pal, sidekick a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities Synonyms: chum, buddy, chum salmon, brother, crony, blood brother, sidekick, comrade, pal
2. (verb)pal, pal up, chum up become friends; act friendly towards Synonyms: pal up, chum up, pal