machan
- noun
- Indian
- It was great to hang out with my machan over the weekend and reminisce about old times.
Examples
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When I need advice, I always turn to my machan because he knows me well.
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Have you ever used a machan?
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My machan and I went to the movies last night to catch the latest blockbuster.
Synonyms
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5.3
A person who is a friend, used in casual talk
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7.8
A person you like and trust, often a close friend
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7.7
A male friend or a brother
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6.4
A close friend you spend a lot of time with
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8.9
A friendly word used to talk to someone you love or care about
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9.8
A close male friend you call like a brother
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8.8
A friendly, informal name used for a man you know well
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9.9
An informal word for a guy friend, like bro
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9.3
A friendly, informal word people use for a friend
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Etymology
Machan used for a close male friend comes from the same South Asian family word (Tamil maccān) that means 'brother-in-law'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a machan like a 'mate' who is almost family.