BUDDY


Meaning of BUDDY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' b ə -d ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural buddies

Etymology: probably baby talk alteration of brother

Date: 1850

1 a : COMPANION , PARTNER b : FRIEND 1

2 : FELLOW ― used especially in informal address

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.