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cobber

[ kob-er ]
/ ˈkɒb ər /
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noun Australian.

a close fellow male friend; chum; pal.

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Origin of cobber

First recorded in 1890–95; of uncertain origin

Words nearby cobber

cobaltous hydroxide, cobalt violet deep, cobalt violet light, cobalt yellow, Cobb, cobber, Cobbett, cobbing, cobble, cobbler, cobblers
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Words related to cobber

crony, cohort, comrade, sidekick, buddy, associate, chum, confidante, brother, companion, mate, bud, partner, confidant, pal, ally

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British Dictionary definitions for cobber

cobber
/ (ˈkɒbə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for cobber

C19: from dialect cob to take a liking to someone
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