дружо́к

nounmasculineanimatecountablefairly commonC2

1.
dear friend, little friend
Иди́ сюда́, дружо́к, не бо́йся.
Come here, little friend, don't be afraid.
Affectionate diminutive of друг; often used when addressing a child or in a coaxing (sometimes ironic or threatening) tone.
2.
buddy, pal, mate
Он опя́ть ушёл гуля́ть со свои́ми дружка́ми.
He went out with his buddies again.
Colloquial; the plural дружки often has a disapproving ring ('cronies').
3.
boyfriend, lover
Муж ми́рно сиде́л за общим столо́м с дружко́м жены́.
The husband was sitting peacefully at the same table with his wife's boyfriend.
Colloquial, often slightly disparaging.

Usage info

Diminutive of друг.

Сюрпрайз! Том с дружками яви́лся.
Surprise, surprise: it's Tom and his cohort.
Пойдём гулять, дружок, уже вечер.
Let’s go for a walk, buddy—it’s already evening.
Не пытайся плутовать со мной, дружок.
Don't try to cheat me, buddy.
Здравствуй, дружо́к. Сего́дня я расскажу́ тебе ска́зку.
Hello, dear friend! Today I’ll tell you a fairy tale.

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