I. ˈbə-dē noun
( 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
II. intransitive verb
( bud·died ; bud·dy·ing )
Date: 1918
: to become friendly — usually used with up or with
III. adjective
Date: 1976
: featuring a friendship or partnership between the two main usually male characters
a buddy movie