1
as in familiar
closely acquainted
those two army officers have been buddy-buddy for years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
he's even buddy-buddy to people he's only just met
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buddy-buddy
The former British ambassador to the United States lost his diplomatic post, resigned from the Labour party and stepped down from the House of Lords after details of his buddy-buddy relationship with Epstein became clearer after the release of the files.
—
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Kim is not a fan of Marcus and Natalie being so buddy-buddy and feels as though boundaries are not being respected.
—Carolyn Burt, Daily News, 3 Dec. 2025
The players are all buddy-buddy now.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Sonny’s buddy-buddy competition with Pearce recalls Pitt’s bleeding-heart abolitionist role in 12 Years a Slave, but this rivalry also racializes the same top dog/underdog story that Tom Cruise (an ’80s Paramount alumnus) told in Top Gun: Maverick.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 July 2025
Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
The girls get off to a comically buddy-buddy start, which tells me, as the previous episode did, that all is too well and Genevieve will be evil.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Kim is not a fan of Marcus and Natalie being so buddy-buddy and feels as though boundaries are not being respected.
—Carolyn Burt, Daily News, 3 Dec. 2025
The players are all buddy-buddy now.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Sonny’s buddy-buddy competition with Pearce recalls Pitt’s bleeding-heart abolitionist role in 12 Years a Slave, but this rivalry also racializes the same top dog/underdog story that Tom Cruise (an ’80s Paramount alumnus) told in Top Gun: Maverick.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 July 2025
Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury.
—Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
The girls get off to a comically buddy-buddy start, which tells me, as the previous episode did, that all is too well and Genevieve will be evil.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy-buddy
Adjective
-
There just was something very familiar.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
From the steamy streets of Carnival in the late 1970s to the 18th century Arctic tundra and an eerily familiar, fictionalized version of present-day America, this year’s nominees span decades, genres, continents and cultures.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Kreigh Spring Welcome Porch Sign Create a warm ambience with this welcome sign that props up against your front door.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
-
January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
During a fiery congressional hearing last month, Democrats excoriated Bondi over haphazard redactions in the Epstein files that exposed intimate details about victims and included nude photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Pacific Electric will be on the small side for a theater, a more intimate peer of downtown’s Regent or Bellwether.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Some flights have left airports in US-friendly Persian Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the situation remains fluid and travelers are being urged to monitor government alert systems and check with their airlines.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The most appropriate action is to drive to the closest shelter available.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The virus can spread through close contact with someone who is infected, such as by sharing food or eating utensils.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The trainer and patient share a chummy rapport.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Mamdani’s remarkable, chummy relationship with the president despite their operating at different ends of the political spectrum has raised some eyebrows.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Lorelai’s ambition was inseparable from her identity as a mother.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are practically inseparable.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Knight Acknowledged the Bond Between the Teams Even while addressing a situation that could easily breed division, Knight was gracious toward her male counterparts.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Buddy-buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy-buddy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
