Definitions

buddy

[buhd-ee] / ˈbʌd i /

NOUN

friend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

associate chum co-worker companion comrade confidant crony mate peer

STRONG

intimate pal sidekick

WEAK

co-mate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enemy foe opponent stranger

Example Sentences

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Karen McCurry, who runs the wellbeing centre Snowdrop Argyll, set up the buddy scheme used by Maggie and Ina.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Jay Clayton has been a loyal ally and golf buddy of President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Don’t miss: My golf buddy dropped me when I didn’t ask him to be my financial adviser.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Tim Coe is Sherman’s college buddy and the son of deceased Fellowship leader Doug Coe.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“We’re going to use a buddy system,” Ms. Sitton says.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty