n. pl. bud·dies 1. A good friend; a comrade. 2. A partner, especially one of a pair or team associated under the buddy system. 3. Friend or comrade; chum. Used as a form of familiar address, especially for a man or boy: Watch it, buddy. intr.v. bud·died, bud·dy·ing, bud·dies Phrasal Verb: To associate as a buddy or buddies: buddied around with the older guys. buddy up To ingratiate oneself, as by presuming friendship: buddied up to the coach in hopes of making the team. [Probably alteration of BROTHER.] |
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