buddy

¹bud·dy

noun \ˈbə-dē\

plural buddies

Definition of BUDDY

1

a : companion, partner

b : friend 1

2

: fellow —used especially in informal address

Examples of BUDDY

1. His fishing buddy just bought a new boat.
2. <my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to>

Origin of BUDDY

probably baby talk alteration of brother

First Known Use: 1850

Related to BUDDY

Synonyms

alter ego, amigo, friend, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal

Antonyms

enemy, foe

Related Words

acquaintance; associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport; blood brother, brother, main man, sister; abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate; pen pal; benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher; friendly

Near Antonyms

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival; archenemy, nemesis

Rhymes with BUDDY

bloody, cruddy, cuddy, duddie, muddy, ruddy, study

²buddy

intransitive verb

bud·died bud·dy·ing

Definition of BUDDY

: to become friendly —usually used with up or with

First Known Use of BUDDY

1918

Rhymes with BUDDY

bloody, muddy, study

³buddy

adjective

Definition of BUDDY

: featuring a friendship or partnership between the two main usually male characters <a buddy movie>

First Known Use of BUDDY

1976