playmates
Kids who frolic
Playmates are companions in play, typically children who play together regularly.
The word suggests informal, friendly association rather than deep friendship: The neighborhood kids were her playmates growing up.
In adult contexts, playmate can refer to a sexual partner or, capitalized, a Playboy magazine model.
Voluntary close relations
- buddiesInformal term for friends
- palsInformal term for companions
- companionsThose who accompany
- peersThose of equal status
kindergarten · preschool · schoolyard · recess · nursery · sandbox · playdates · neighborhood kids
Voluntary close relations
- buddiesInformal term for friends
- palsInformal term for companions
- chumsClose companions
- confidantsTrusted secret-keepers
sidekicks · amigos · comrades · partners · cronies · cohorts · associates · acquaintances
Bond of mutual affection
- togethernessState of close connection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
connection · trust · sharing · laughter · fun · adventures · memories · secrets
Domesticated companion animals
littermates · rabbits · hamsters · guinea pigs · parakeets · fish · companion animals · furry friends
friends
Voluntary close relations
- buddiesInformal term for friends
- palsInformal term for companions
- companionsThose who accompany
peers · kindergarten · preschool · schoolyard · recess · nursery · sandbox · playdates · neighborhood kids · classmates
friends
Voluntary close relations
confidants · sidekicks · amigos · comrades · partners · cronies · cohorts · associates · acquaintances · fellows
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- togethernessState of close connection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
rapport · connection · trust · sharing · laughter · fun · adventures · memories · secrets · loyalty
pets
Domesticated companion animals
cats · littermates · rabbits · hamsters · guinea pigs · parakeets · fish · companion animals · furry friends
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- social developmentsocialization, social skills, friendship, social behavior, belonging
- childhood friendshipbest friends, sharing, birthday parties, sleepovers, recess
- Social Belongingfriendship, inclusion, exclusion, peer groups, acceptance
- social tiesfriends, pals, buddies, companions, chums
- animal playroughhousing, rough-and-tumble, chasing, pouncing, romping
playmatesenemies
Hostile opposing parties
adversaries · foes · rivals · antagonists · bullies