buddy

/'bʌdi/
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buddy

He and his buddy are building a sandcastle at the beach.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A close friend, companion, or partner: "Buddy" refers to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and camaraderie, typically used in informal contexts. It often implies a sense of fellowship and shared activities.
Usage

"Buddy" is primarily used as a familiar and friendly term of address or reference for a male friend. It is common in informal American English. It can be used as a standalone form of address (e.g., "Hey, buddy!") or to refer to someone (e.g., "He's my buddy"). While traditionally male-oriented, it can sometimes be used in a gender-neutral way in certain contexts, though "bud" or "friend" is often preferred for mixed or female groups.

Examples
  • Noun (as a term of reference):
    • My fishing buddy and I go to the lake every weekend.
    • He's been my best buddy since kindergarten.
  • Noun (as a direct form of address):
    • "Nice catch, buddy!" he shouted from the stands.
    • Hey buddy, can you give me a hand with this?
Advanced Usage
  • "Buddy up": To pair up or become partners with someone, often for an activity or task.
    • The teacher asked the students to buddy up for the science project.
  • "Buddy system": A safety or training procedure where two people (buddies) operate together to monitor each other's safety or progress.
    • New employees are trained using the buddy system.
  • "Bosom buddy": A very close and intimate friend. (This is a compound phrase using "buddy").
    • They've been bosom buddies for decades, sharing all their secrets.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bud (n): An informal, often shorter variant of "buddy," used similarly as a term of address.
    • What's up, bud?
  • Buddy-buddy (adj, informal): Describing an excessively or conspicuously friendly relationship.
    • He's getting very buddy-buddy with the new manager.
Synonyms
  • Pal: A close friend.
  • Mate: A friend or companion (common in British/Australian English).
  • Chum: A close friend (slightly old-fashioned).
  • Friend: The standard, more formal term.
Antonyms
  • Stranger
  • Enemy
  • Foe
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs/Idioms)
  • "Buddy up to someone": To try to become friends with someone, often for personal gain.
    • He's just buddying up to the boss to get a promotion.
  • "Old buddy": A familiar way to refer to a long-time friend.
    • How have you been, old buddy?
buddy

He and his buddy are building a sandcastle at the beach.

Noun
  1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

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