This is the 8704th most frequent Russian word.
пацаны
"Пацаны" means "guys" or "boys," often referring to a group of male friends or peers.
Here, 'пацаны' is used to refer to a group of boys in a casual and friendly way.
Пацаны играли в футбол во дворе.
The guys were playing soccer in the yard.
In this context, 'пацаны' is used to refer to a group of male friends.
Я позвал пацанов на шашлыки в выходные.
I invited the guys for a barbecue on the weekend.
Here, 'пацаны' conveys a sense of camaraderie and mutual support among the group.