Cobbers

/ˈkɑːbərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cobber; multiple friends or mates, or several people who cobble/repair.

Etymology

Simple plural of cobber, combining the Australian slang for friend with the standard English plural suffix -s.

Kelly Says

In Australian English, you might hear 'the cobbers got together for a barbie,' showing how working-class slang created an entire vocabulary of mateship that defines Australian culture!

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