cobber
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Meaning · English
A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
What's up, cobber?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cobber” mean?
A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.
Is “cobber” formal or informal?
cobber is generally dated, slang.