Mate is one possibility.
Another word for an old friend is longtime acquaintance. Others include bosom buddy, pal, homie, confidant, ally, and lifelong friend.
pal,Boy, is my pal swell.
The likely word is friend (a pal or acquaintance).
The word paisan is a word used by Italians when referring to a friend. It's basically slang for friend or pal.
friend
Chum is another possibility, unless you are in Quebec.
pal, friend, buddy
Chum,friend, bestie(lol)
Mate is one possibility.
Pal, bro, cuz, sis
Another word for an old friend is longtime acquaintance. Others include bosom buddy, pal, homie, confidant, ally, and lifelong friend.
another word for a buddy is a friend or pal
homeboy. (I'm not kidding! I looked it up in the Thesaurus!)
A word that rhymes with Calvin and means "friend" is "pal."
Quaker. Buddy. Pal.
mate