buddy

US: /ˈbədi/
UK: /bˈʌdi/


English Vietnamese dictionary


buddy /'bʌdi/
  • danh từ
    • (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (thông tục) bạn thân

Advanced English dictionary


noun, verb
+ noun (plural buddies)
1 (AmE also bud) (informal) a friend: an old college buddy of mine + Howard and Mick were drinking buddies.
2 (also bud) (both AmE) used to speak to a man you do not know: 'Where to, buddy?' the driver asked.
3 (especially AmE) a partner who does an activity with you so that you can help each other: The school uses a buddy system to pair newcomers with older students. + Her driving buddy was in trouble.
+ verb (buddies, buddying, buddied, buddied)
Phrasal Verbs: buddy up (to / with sb) (AmE)
1 = PAL UP (WITH SB): You and your neighbour might want to buddy up to make the trip more enjoyable.
2 to become friendly with sb in order to get an advantage for yourself