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buddy

Main Entry: ¹bud·dy

Pronunciation: \ˈbə-dē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural buddies

Etymology: probably baby talk alteration of brother

Date: 1850

1 a : companion, partner b : friend 1
2 : fellow —used especially in informal address

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