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buddy
1[buhd-ee]
verb (used without object)
to be a companion; be friendly or on intimate terms.
verb phrase
to become friendly with or curry the favor of.
He was buddying up to the political bosses.
to become friendly; be on friendly or intimate terms.
to work closely together.
to buddy up with a student from another high school.
Buddy
2[buhd-ee]
noun
a male given name.
buddy
/ ˈʌɪ /
noun
Also called (as a term of address): bud.an informal word for friend
a volunteer who visits and gives help and support to a person suffering from AIDS
a volunteer who gives help and support to a person who has become disabled but is returning to work
verb
(intr) to act as a buddy to a person suffering from AIDS
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of buddy1
Example Sentences
During his World War II service, an army buddy shared his love of books and for the rest of his life Murdock never stopped reading.
Finally, he raised the issue with his buddy.
He told his buddy Lee they might sell government secrets to the Soviets.
“I’m here to remember my buddies. That’s the part I hold in my heart.”
If you didn't have that beer buddy magic, you were out.
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When To Use
Buddy is most commonly used as an informal word for a friend.Buddy is often used as a form of address (as in Hey, buddy, I haven’t seen you in a while!) or a term of endearment (an affectionate way of referring to someone). It is sometimes shortened to bud. Buddy is primarily used in the United States.Example: We don’t get together as much as we used to, but whenever I hang out with my buddies from college it’s still like old times.
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