Synonyms of buddy

buddy

noun

ˈbə-dē 

as in friend

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• pal
• confidant
• colleague
• compadre
• chum
• sister
• comrade
• confidante
• familiar
• brother
• partner
• intimate
• crony
• amigo
• alter ego
• musketeer
• mate
• acquaintance
• companion
• fellow
• associate
• peer
• collaborator
• ally
• accomplice
• cohort
• hearty
• blood brother
• benefactor
• supporter
• sport
• pen pal
• sympathizer
• abettor
• main man
• hobnobber
• friendly
• abetter
• confederate
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• opponent
• adversary
• rival
• antagonist
• nemesis
• archenemy

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of buddy

And in true boss move fashion, she’s already secured her next big screen bag, starring alongside SZA in an upcoming buddy comedy produced by none other than industry powerhouse Issa Rae. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024

But all three Venom movies are buddy comedies that take knowingly silly steps into romance territory as Eddie and his superpowered parasite Venom get into all sorts of antics together. —James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024

Sources tell Deadline that a sequel to the 1999 buddy comedy Blue Streak is in development. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024

Kim and daughter North snap a selfie together in bed. 64 of 76 Cuddle Buddies Saint and Chicago are the cutest cuddle buddies! —Maria Yagoda, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024