That's the whole point the OP is making, Because it's an endearing term for a friend. When it used by someone who you don't know, particularly by someone you probably don't want to associate with and there using a phase that indicates your are friendly with them. There are many other ways to...
If someone is a friend then its acceptable, otherwise never.
Call me whatever it does not matter, git, ****, would rather be insulted than someone pretending to being a friend. Its
nothing to do with the superiority clap trap posted above.Its too informal for someone you just met.
Most cringy...