An old-fashioned word for mate or friend. Your grandad's 'bro'.
"G'day cobber, long time."
"He's an old cobber of mine."
Greetings & Address · New Zealand slang
Cobber
Origin & notes
Vintage trans-Tasman for 'mate'.
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