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title: "pal · GenZ Decoded"
description: "pal: An informal term for a close friend. Example: \"Thanks for helping me out, pal.\" Meaning, Boomer usage, and related slang."
url: "https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/pal/"
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# pal

Boomer[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** An informal term for a close friend.

See it in a sentence

Thanks for helping me out, pal.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [BB](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bb/),[BBG](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bbg/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [fam](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fam/)

- Gen X

    [homeslice](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/homeslice/)

- Boomer · this one

    pal,[baby](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/baby/)

- Plain English

    informal term for a close friend

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## Related slang

- [ONG](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ong/): Short for 'on God,' used to stress that something is true.
- [opp](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/opp/): An opponent, rival, or enemy.
- [peace out](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/peace-out/): A friendly farewell wishing peace as you leave.
- [peep](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/peep/): To look at or check something out; "peep this" means look at this. As a noun, "peeps" means your people or friends.

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