buddy
noun
comrade or chum (often used as a term of address).
Example Sentences
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I opened the dating app when I landed at O’Hare and swiped on a tall bald guy from Dallas, who was in Chicago for the weekend with his college buddies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 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
He and his club baseball buddies from Stephen F. Austin State University were in town for a tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
His long-lasting friendships with his high school buddies showed his consistency in relationships.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
