To spend time with someone as a close friend, especially in a casual, sociable way.
Spend friendly, relaxed time with someone as a pal (friend).
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(Informal, chiefly American) To spend friendly, casual time with someone as a close companion.
"The two senators had been palling around together since their college days."
He's not one of us. He's a terrorist. He pals around with terrorists.
— Sarah Palin, campaign rally speech about Barack Obama, October 2008
To go around as a pal — transparent.
Spend friendly, relaxed time with someone as a pal (friend).
Predominantly American English. Often followed by 'with'. Suggests a warm, easygoing friendship. Can be used by or about adults talking about their social circles.
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