pal up
Grow close together
To pal up is to become friends or form a friendly association with someone: She palled up with her coworkers after joining the team.
The phrase suggests casual, companionable bonding rather than deep intimacy.
Often followed by "with": He palled up with some locals during his trip.
Informal term for companion
- chumFriend or fish scraps
- matePartner or companion
- companionOne who keeps company
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
acquaintance · ally · confidant · crony · comrade · amigo · partner · colleague
Bond of mutual affection
- companionshipState of having company
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
togetherness · solidarity · rapport · kinship · affinity · chumminess · closeness · intimacy
buddy
Informal term for companion
sidekick · acquaintance · ally · confidant · crony · comrade · amigo · partner · colleague · peer
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- companionshipState of having company
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
comradeship · togetherness · solidarity · rapport · kinship · affinity · chumminess · closeness · intimacy · esprit de corps
pal upfall out
To have a dispute
estrange · drift apart · break up · cut ties · grow apart