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originally meant to "co-parent". a term used in antiquity to detote two men who had taken an oath of friendship or blood-brotherood before the Church. later, such relationships and ceremonies were known as becoming "siblings before God", and still later compadre became synonymous with the role of godparents or baptismal sponsors.
compadre by dagger_grrl November 1, 2003
1. Mexicans will pick two people to be God-Parents to their child. The Parents and the the God Parents are "Compadres' " The males usually use the child as an excuse to drink excessively.

2. Drinking Partner.
"Honey, I'm going to my compadres' house after work today. We're going to drink some Bud-Ice and down some shots of Tequila. Then I'll stumble home and give you that Tony Sanchez you've been asking about."

"I went to visit my compadre and God child. I had a few beers and next thing I know I'm in a pool of my own piss and vomit."
compadre by chuy December 16, 2004
When two best friends both have children, they go from being best friends to compadres or comadres (co-parents)
Now that Jaime has a son, he's my compadre.
compadre by Hay9000 May 20, 2010
Signifies a point in a relationship beyond friendship yet below the level of a romantic encounter. Not to be confused with a "boyfriend" or "girlfriend". Although this type of relationship may progress to that level, there is no guarantee of anything beyond friendship.
T is my compadre.
compadre by G April 13, 2004
A jokingly ironic title with a meaning akin to buddy, chum, pal but with added flavor.

Having Mexican origin, this definition applies to Western use.
Reed: "Ay! Compadre, how's it cooking?" (finger guns)

Adam: "Goddamn, the guys missed you"
Compadre by Sir Mouse March 10, 2024

Likely Fable Compadre 

A substitute for the common expression "cool story bro". Often shows signs of dis-interest and not caring.
Dude i've got a massive boner." "Likely Fable Compadre