Synonyms

cobber

American

[kob-er] / ˈkɒb ər /

noun

Australian.

a close fellow male friend; chum; pal.

cobber British

/ ˈkɒbə /

noun

informal a friend; mate: used as a term of address to males

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Etymology

Origin of cobber

First recorded in 1890–95; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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In the end, of course, a pongo cobber shouts Smiley a bike, and everything is bokker.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I got a surprise for you, cobber," he said, and there was only amusement in his voice.

From Police Your Planet by Del Rey, Lester

My cobber 'ere," 'e sez, "'as copped a peach!

From The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke by Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James)

"Put a uniform on some men and they begin to believe they're cops, eh, cobber?"

From Police Your Planet by Del Rey, Lester

Gave them something to live for here, cobber.

From Police Your Planet by Del Rey, Lester

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