buddy
pronunciation
How to pronounce buddy in British English:
UK [ˈbʌdi]
How to pronounce buddy in American English:
US [ˈbʌdi]
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- Noun:
- a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
Word Origin
- buddy (n.)
- 1850, American English, possibly an alteration of brother, or from British colloquial butty "companion" (1802), itself perhaps a variant of booty in booty fellow "confederate who shares plunder" (1520s). But butty, meaning "work-mate," also was a localized dialect word in England and Wales, attested since 18c., and long associated with coal miners. Short form bud is attested from 1851. Reduplicated form buddy-buddy (adj.) attested by 1952, American English. Lenny Kent, a long-time fave here, is really in his element. ... After four weeks here he's got everone in town saying, "Hiya, Buddy, Buddy" with a drawl simulating his. [Review of Ned Schuyler's 5 O'Clock Club, Miami Beach, Fla., "Billboard," Nov. 12, 1949] Buddy system attested from 1920.
- buddy (v.)
- 1931, perhaps originally U.S. underworld slang, usually with up, from buddy (n.). Related: Buddied; buddying.
Example
- 1. Having a workout buddy increases your chances of compliance .
- 2. Buddy was freed , and his leg was treated .
- 3. Find a buddy to exercise with you and keep you motivated .
- 4. This can be a workout buddy or a personal trainer .
- 5. Viewers can import their instant-messaging buddy lists and chat online with friends while watching the same programme .