Buddies: meaning, definitions and examples

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buddies

 

[ หˆbสŒdiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

friends

Buddies are close friends who spend a lot of time together and share common interests. Buddies often have a strong bond and enjoy each other's company.

Synonyms

friends, mates, pals.

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Word Description / Examples
buddies

Usually used in informal settings to describe close friends, often in a casual or fun atmosphere.

  • I'm hanging out with my buddies this weekend.
  • Weโ€™ve been buddies since college.
friends

A general term that can be used in both formal and informal settings to refer to people you have a close relationship with.

  • She has many friends at work.
  • John and I have been friends for years.
pals

An informal term used to describe friends, often highlighting a warm and friendly relationship.

  • She met some old pals at the reunion.
  • Weโ€™ve been tennis pals for a while.
mates

Commonly used in British English to describe friends. It can be used informally among peers.

  • Iโ€™m going to the pub with my mates.
  • He has been my best mate since childhood.

Examples of usage

  • We have been buddies since kindergarten.
  • My workout buddy always motivates me to exercise.
  • She's my travel buddy, we explore new places together.
  • We are buddies in both work and play.
  • Let's grab a drink, buddy!

Translations

Translations of the word "buddies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amigos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freunde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teman-teman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjaciele

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹้” (ใจใ‚‚ใ ใก, tomodachi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amigos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arkadaลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ๊ตฌ๋“ค (์นœ๊ตฌ๋“ค, chingudeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตุฏู‚ุงุก (asdiqฤ')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รกtelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priatelia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‹ๅ‹ (pรฉngyว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijatelji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (megobrebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dostlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amigos

Etymology

The term 'buddies' originated in the 19th century from the word 'buddy', which was used in American English to refer to a close friend or companion. It is believed to have derived from the English dialect word 'butty', meaning 'companion'. Over time, 'buddies' has evolved to represent a strong friendship or camaraderie between individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,634, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.