Related Clues:

• China's much maligned
• Alpine state to express hesitation for bait
• Bait thrown overboard
• "Ol' buddy, ol' ___"
• Favor-doer, often
• Listen with this might be offensive as friendly title
• Fraternize, with 'around'
• "___ Joey" (Frank Sinatra film)
• ___ around with
• 'Be a ___'
• Good old boy
• One you hang out with
• Homey, e.g
• O'Hara's friend associated with kangaroo
• Drink up, mate