cobber up

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Meaning · English

To make friends (with someone).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

The fellas I've been cobbering up with were from Brisbane.

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 up” mean?

To make friends (with someone).

Is “cobber up” formal or informal?

cobber up is generally slang.