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

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Rhymes with BUDDY

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