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- pronunciation:
- buh
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
buddies |
definition 1: |
(informal) a friend; pal.
- synonyms:
- chum, crony, mate, pal
- similar words:
- associate, comrade, familiar, friend, intimate, playmate
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definition 2: |
used to address a male, usu. one whose name is unknown.
- synonyms:
- bud, mister
- similar words:
- sir, son, sonny
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related words: |
ally, boyfriend, bud, colleague, companion, confidant, lad, mate, partner |
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Buddy is probably a baby-talk version of "brother." It may also have come from the English phrase "booty fellow," a name for someone who shared in stolen "booty" or loot.
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