buddies

bud-dies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Close friends (informal).

  2. 2.

    Partners in an activity or system.

  3. 3.

    Forms of address to male friends or strangers.

Related words

Antonyms: enemies, foes
See also: buddy, friend, mate, pal
Synonyms: chums, friends, mates, pals

Etymology

From "buddy," possibly an alteration of "brother" or from British dialect "butty" (companion).