buddy synonyms

buddy

n.

  1. *A close friend

    intimate, friend, partner, mate, fellow, peer, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, chum*, pal*, sidekick*; see also associate, friend 1.

    Antonyms stranger, enemy*, alien. *

  2. *Used in informal address to a male

    excuse me, bud*, you there*, Mac*, Jack*, hey you, hey*, brother*, buster*, bub*, bro*, yo*.

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