Pal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A friend, buddy, mate, cobber, someone to hang around with.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: Be friends with, hang around with.
Example sentence: I go to the gym rather early with a workout pal. I get there at 7, or a little before, and do weights and a little cardio for an hour, five days a week.
Crony
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Close friend.Trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.