pal around
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To spend time with someone as a friend.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
John plans to pal around with Joe today.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To associate with someone, especially secretly or when viewed as objectionable; to fraternize.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hợp tác với ai đó, đặc biệt là bí mật hoặc khi bị coi là phản đối
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pal around” mean?
To spend time with someone as a friend.
Is “pal around” formal or informal?
pal around is generally informal.