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Buddy

/ˈbʌdi/
A friend or companion, often used to refer to someone with whom one shares a close relationship or shared experiences.

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Examples:

Who's your best buddy at school?Let's grab a coffee, buddy!

Etymology:

etymology
Originally a 19th-century American English term, possibly a variant of "brother" or influenced by "buddy", used in child talk for brother.

Usage Statistics:

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