Meaning of cobber | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.
   Australia, dated, slang
2. A sweet consisting of a small block of hard caramel covered in chocolate.
   Australia

Equivalents

Examples

“What's up, cobber?”

“G'day cobber!”

““He′s a good cobber, even if he is the parson,” he said at last⟳. “He′s a good cobber.” “That′s right,” said Jim patiently. “He′s a good cobber, and he′s the parson. Now you buzz off and leave⟳ him be. We′ve got business to talk⟳ here.””

“He was the first member of our forces we had seen for five months. “Hi ya, cobber,” muttered Don.”

“A voice from out of nowhere challenged: “Who is going away cobber?” “Bob!” I shouted. “Boy, am I glad to see⟳ you ... Where the hell have⟳ you been, my dear bloody cobber?””

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