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buddy-buddy

American  
[buhd-ee-buhd-ee] / ˈbʌd iˈbʌd i /

adjective

Informal.

  1. very friendly; intimate.

  2. associated for greedy or conniving purposes.

buddy-buddy British  

adjective

  1. informal on friendly or intimate terms

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Etymology

Origin of buddy-buddy

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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The ideal is that reporters and sources never really have buddy-buddy relationships.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2024

“I don’t expect to be buddy-buddy or best friends with Speaker McCarthy or really anybody in leadership. That’s not why I’m here,” Mr. Crane said.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2023

He can be charming or elusive, but not buddy-buddy.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2021

“Heads up!” the email says, adopting an oddly buddy-buddy tone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2021

“That some of the officers are real buddy-buddy with the in-mates,” said one of the Antonellis, seeming emboldened.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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