cobber up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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).
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Common questions
What does “cobber up” mean?
To make friends (with someone).
Is “cobber up” formal or informal?
cobber up is generally slang.
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