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buddy
The definition of a buddy is a close friend or a pal.
(noun)- An example of a buddy is your faithful dog.
- An example of your buddy is your friend with whom you go and get a beer.
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See buddy in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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noun pl. buddies
- a close friend; companion; comrade; esp., a comrade in arms
- either of two persons paired off in a partnership arrangement () for mutual help and protection, as in combat or in children's camp activities
Origin: < ?
See buddy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. bud·dies
- A good friend; a comrade.
- A partner, especially one of a pair or team associated under the buddy system.
- Friend or comrade; chum. Used as a form of familiar address, especially for a man or boy: Watch it, buddy.
To associate as a buddy or buddies: buddied around with the older guys.
Phrasal Verb: buddy up To ingratiate oneself, as by presuming friendship: buddied up to the coach in hopes of making the team.Origin:
Origin: Probably alteration of brother
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