n.
(pl. buddies)
a close friend.
▸a working companion with whom close cooperation is required.
▸a person who befriends and helps an Aids sufferer.
v.
(buddies, buddying, buddied)
(
often buddy up with/to)
become friendly with.
Etymology
C19: perh. an alt. of brother, or a var. of butty2.
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