buddy
noun
comrade or chum (often used as a term of address).
Example Sentences
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The two quickly bonded over a shared interest in math and trading, and teamed up with one of Harrington’s buddies from Princeton to launch Varrd, which trades in predictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Mel might be a disaster with her loud mouth and impolite antics, but her over-the-top meddling does her buddies some good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“We hit it off, and we’ve been great buddies since,” Lombardi said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
My buddies hadn’t eaten in days, and I wasn’t leaving without those rations.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
