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

Roland Emmerich's 1996 action film (streaming on Hulu, Disney+, and other services) is a classic summer blockbuster, featuring an iconic buddy pairing of Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Invest in peer mentoring and buddy programs that bridge generations and geographies. — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

My buddy Lisa was seated up front, her phone secure in her jacket. — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Gaze at a passing cloud, curl up under a shady tree with a good book, or take a stroll and chat with your best buddies to savor the season. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026