buddy-buddy
Americanadjective
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very friendly; intimate.
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associated for greedy or conniving purposes.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of buddy-buddy
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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“At first, it was little awkward seeing people you know and haven’t seen in a year and were buddy-buddy with,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
“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
“I think there was, like, the buddy-buddy, guys’-locker-room idea, where they felt like they couldn’t be that way with me.”
From Washington Post
He can be charming or elusive, but not buddy-buddy.
From New York Times
“You can be all buddy-buddy, try to be the best teammate you can,” McIlroy said.
From Seattle Times
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