buddy US
ˈbʌdi
buddiedbuddies
See also: mate (UK)
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Noun

1.
friendshipUSclose friend or companionUS
  • Tom is my buddy from college.
mate pal
2.
relationshipUSpartner for a specific activityUS
  • I need a buddy for the hiking trip.
associate companion partner
3.
communicationRareUSinformal term to address a strangerRareUS
  • Hey buddy, can you pass me that?
friend mate pal

Verb

tr.
1.
friendshipUSact as a supportive friend to someoneUS
  • She buddied him during his recovery.
befriend encourage support
2.
relationshipUSassign a partner for support or companionshipUS
  • The teacher decided to buddy the new student with a classmate.
match pair team up
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Expressions with buddy

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very close friend you trust with secrets
He has been my bosom buddy since childhood.
bench promoting social inclusion and friendship
The park's buddy bench encourages people to sit and chat with others.
form pairs or small groups for a task
The teacher asked the students to buddy up for the project.
person who helps you stay responsible and reach your goals
My accountability buddy checks in on my progress every week.
paired police officer character in a two-officer film
He played the serious buddy cop in the comedy duo.
film genre focusing on friendship between two people
They watched a classic buddy movie about two cops on a wild adventure..

Origin of buddy

American English, buddy (companion)

Terms with buddy included in their meaning

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budn.
friendship
term for a friend or buddy
buddy
friendly term for a friend or acquaintance
alcohol buddy
person with whom one regularly drinks alcohol
friendship
close friend or buddy
BBEacr.
acr: Best Buddy Ever
closest and most trusted friend
buddy address
term of address for a man
best buddy
close friend or buddy
friendship
close friend or buddy you feel affection for

Examples of buddy in a sentence

  • My hiking buddy and I explore new trails every weekend.
  • My gym buddy keeps me motivated.
  • We need a study buddy for the project.
  • Excuse me, buddy, is this seat taken?
  • Thanks, buddy, for holding the door.
  • He buddied her through the tough times.

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  1. French:pote, accompagner, ...
  2. German:Freund, beistehen, ...
  3. Italian:amico, supportare, ...
  4. Spanish:amigo, acompañar, ...
  5. Portuguese:amigo, ser amigo, ...
  6. Chinese:好朋友, 陪伴, ...
  7. Japanese:親友, 寄り添う, ...
  8. Arabic:صَدِيق, رافَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָבֵר, לִהְיוֹת חָבֵר תּוֹמֵךְ לְ־, ...
  10. Russian:друг, поддерживать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:друг, підтримувати, ...
  12. Hindi:दोस्त, मित्रता करना, ...
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