He and a 'pal' [='buddy'] started the business 15 years ago.
She's been 'palling around with' a girl she met at school.
Listen, 'pal', I've had just about enough of your advice.
(..) You'll be on probation, see a court-ordered shrink... ...the whole nine yards. You wanna serve the Commonwealth, this is your chance. We need you, pal. You've already pretended to be a Costigan from South Boston. - Every weekend, sergeant. - Perfect. Do it again. (..)2006 The Departed