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
• comrade
• sister
• confidante
• familiar
• intimate
• partner
• brother
• 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
• confederate
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of buddy

One of his buddies needed insulin and waited up to four hours each day in the medical area to receive his necessary shots. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Also, tell your buddies about this essay from our new trust-in-science reporter, Nick Florko. — Brittany Trang, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026

Aura’s new slate — which included Trap House, the paramedic buddy comedy Code 3 with Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the comedy K-Pops! — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

And longtime buddy Travis Kelce, who gave new wife Taylor Swift something to cheer about with a 59-yard catch that helped to set up a field goal. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026