buddy-buddy

adjective

ˌbə-dē-ˈbə-dē How to pronounce buddy-buddy (audio)
Definition of buddy-buddynext
1
as in familiar
closely acquainted those two army officers have been buddy-buddy for years

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2
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest he's even buddy-buddy to people he's only just met

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Recent Examples of buddy-buddy Ed Harris and Jake Johnson are buddy-buddy at the premiere of Apple TV+’s The Dink in Los Angeles on July 20. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 In the process, some journalists wind up developing buddy-buddy relationships with their sources that go beyond basic professional obligation. — Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 4 May 2026 The former British ambassador to the United States lost his diplomatic post, resigned from the Labour party and stepped down from the House of Lords after details of his buddy-buddy relationship with Epstein became clearer after the release of the files. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 Kim is not a fan of Marcus and Natalie being so buddy-buddy and feels as though boundaries are not being respected. — Carolyn Burt, Daily News, 3 Dec. 2025 The players are all buddy-buddy now. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025 Yes, due to the buddy-buddy relationship between Capcom and SNK, Mai's new look debuts in Street Fighter before Fatal Fury. — Jeffrey L. Wilson, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025 That's not too far off — the cocktails are exceptional, with buddy-buddy service that makes anyone feel like a regular. — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 In walked Selena Gomez (in a custom velvet Alaïa dress) and Cara Delevingne, who were buddy-buddy for the night. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buddy-buddy
  1. familiar
  2. warm
  3. intimate
  4. friendly
  5. close
  6. chummy
  7. inseparable
  8. gracious
Adjective
  • The point is to make the brand’s Parisian identity travel throughout its 56 markets without turning it into a collection of familiar cues and clichés.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The temperature on Monday reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening with an average humidity level of 72 percent — warm but not unbearable.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • With Diane Lane narrating from Eleanor’s journals during that time, Making Marie Antoinette transcends a behind-the-scenes special and becomes a much more intimate look into the artistry of a mother and daughter in conversation with each other.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And given the intimate size of the hotel, expect to drink a few too many G&Ts with them once evenings swing around.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Give a basic kitchen island a custom look with a few easy (and budget-friendly) updates.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • California Cruise is even closer than expected, with deliveries slated to begin next year.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The success of this trial was possible through the close and constructive cooperation between the participating German Air Force organisations, the exercise management team and the expert teams from Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • But as the topic turned to the relationship school shooter Colt Gray had with his mother Marcee – the allegations of abuse and neglect and her chummy jail conversations with him after the shooting – Breanna Schermerhorn could no longer stay silent.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Fauci's diary reveals COVID czar had chummy relationship with media figures.
    — , FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of chummy
Adjective
  • The two were inseparable after their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden, traveling across the US for a private honeymoon.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When Maycee Abendschein stayed with Kathleen Quinn for a few months, never did the two think that their dogs would become the bestest of friends – to the point of becoming inseparable.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of inseparable
Adjective
  • The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Walters asks, with a show of reluctance, questions about hillbillies, adolescent development, breast surgeries and her husband — though the singer’s answers are always gracious.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious

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“Buddy-buddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buddy-buddy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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