noun
- a close friend
- a person paired with another for a particular activity or purpose
Usage: informal
verb
- to become friends with someone
Usage: informal
Examples
- My buddy and I went to the movies together.
- He’s been my best buddy since elementary school.
- Each new student was assigned a buddy to help them adjust.
- The diving instructor paired me with an experienced buddy.
- She quickly buddied up with her new roommate.
- The kids buddied together during the field trip.