noun
pardner
Pardner (noun) means an informal, dialectal pronunciation of "partner," often used as a friendly form of address. Example: “Much obliged, pardner," said the cowboy, tipping his hat.”
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An informal, dialectal pronunciation of "partner," often used as a friendly form of address.
""Much obliged, pardner," said the cowboy, tipping his hat."
How to use pardner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA folksy way of saying "partner," strongly associated with Western/cowboy speech.
When to use it
Almost always used jokingly or to evoke old Western films — rarely written seriously in standard prose.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
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"Much obliged, _____," said the cowboy, tipping his hat.
Etymology
A dialectal spelling that reflects how "partner" is pronounced in some American regional accents, especially the classic Western drawl.
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What does “pardner” mean?
The word “pardner” means an informal, dialectal pronunciation of "partner," often used as a friendly form of address. In plain terms, a folksy way of saying "partner," strongly associated with Western/cowboy speech.
How do you use “pardner” in a sentence?
Here is “pardner” used in a sentence: “"Much obliged, pardner," said the cowboy, tipping his hat.”
What part of speech is “pardner”?
“Pardner” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pardner?
"pardner" (noun) means an informal, dialectal pronunciation of "partner," often used as a friendly form of address.
