First Known Use: 1850
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1buddy
noun bud·dy \ˈbə-dē\
: a close friend
—used to address a man who you do not know
: a person who does some activity with you
plural buddies
Full Definition of BUDDY
2
: fellow —used especially in informal address
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Origin of BUDDY
probably baby talk alteration of brother
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2buddy
verb
bud·diedbud·dy·ing
Definition of BUDDY
intransitive verb
: to become friendly —usually used with up or with
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First Known Use of BUDDY
1918
3buddy
adjective
: telling a story about a friendship between two usually male characters
Full Definition of BUDDY
: featuring a friendship or partnership between the two main usually male characters <a buddy movie>
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First Known Use of BUDDY
1976
BUDDY Defined for Kids
buddy
noun bud·dy \ˈbə-dē\
plural buddies
Definition of BUDDY for Kids
: a close friend
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