This is a Wretched Word

"Pal"
Pronunciation[pal]
noun, verb, palled, pal·ling. Informal.
–noun 1. a very close, intimate friend; comrade; chum.
2. an accomplice.
–verb (used without object) 3. to associate as comrades or chums: to pal around with the kid next door.

Men, here's a word to the wise for the day. When is the company of a woman, and the two of you are discussing your friendship, relationship, or even the tremendous amount of vile that you hold for each other, NEVER EVER use this word.

All women will agree we me on this:
We HATE this word.