Pal around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpæɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

PAL-uh-ROWND

UK

pˈæl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

PAL-uh-ROWND

Definition

To spend time with someone as friends, especially in a casual and relaxed way.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly used in American English. Often refers to hanging out casually with friends or acquaintances, not for romantic contexts. Typical collocations: 'pal around with', 'they pal around together'. Can sometimes imply lightheartedness or a lack of responsibility.

• Spanish: andar con amigos - pasar el rato con (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): andar com os amigos - sair junto (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): andar com os amigos - sair junto (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 一起玩耍 (朋友间) - 混在一起
• Chinese (Traditional): 一起玩耍 (朋友間) - 混在一起
• Hindi: दोस्तों के साथ घूमना
• Arabic: يتسكع مع الأصدقاء - يُمضي الوقت مع
• Bengali: বন্ধুদের সঙ্গে আড্ডা দেওয়া - সময় কাটানো
• Russian: тусоваться с друзьями - проводить время вместе (разг.)
• Japanese: 友だちとつるむ - 一緒に遊ぶ (カジュアル)
• Vietnamese: đi chơi với bạn bè - la cà cùng nhau
• Korean: 친구들과 어울리다 - 함께 놀다 (비격식)
• Turkish: arkadaşlarla takılmak - birlikte vakit geçirmek (samimi)
• Urdu: دوستوں کے ساتھ پھرنا - وقت گزارنا
• Indonesian: nongkrong bareng teman - main bersama

Example Sentences

They always pal around after school.

basic

Do you want to pal around this weekend?

basic

Jake and Tom pal around at the park every Saturday.

basic

I've seen her pal around with the new kids a lot lately.

natural

Those two love to pal around and get into trouble.

natural

If you pal around with him, you'll never be bored.

natural