I. noun (plural buddies) Etymology: probably baby talk alteration of brother Date: 1850 1. companion , partner , friend 1, fellow , II. intransitive verb (buddied; ~ing) Date: 1918 to become friendly, III. adjective Date: 1976 featuring a friendship or partnership between the two main usually male characters
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Meaning of BUDDY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012