Synonyms of buddy

buddy

noun

ˈbə-dē 

as in friend

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• pal
• confidant
• colleague
• compadre
• chum
• comrade
• sister
• confidante
• familiar
• intimate
• partner
• brother
• crony
• amigo
• alter ego
• musketeer
• mate
• acquaintance
• companion
• fellow
• associate
• peer
• collaborator
• ally
• accomplice
• cohort
• hearty
• blood brother
• benefactor
• supporter
• sport
• pen pal
• sympathizer
• abettor
• main man
• hobnobber
• friendly
• confederate
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• opponent
• adversary
• rival
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buddy

Officials recommend checking online resources like NOAA's Great Lakes portal before swimming and always swimming with a buddy. — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

After his buddy’s truck passes, Tanner guides his Jeep back onto the road and puts foot to gas for five miles into Little Moreau Park. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The last episode ended with Heather sloppily approaching Lisa while Lisa’s Ultimate Girls Trip buddies hovered on the sidelines, ready to defend their new friend. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Tkachuk and his buddies on the Panthers are also itching to get back on the ice with the season drawing closer. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026