How do you use "Buddy" in a sentence?

Hey, buddy. Thanks, buddy. My buddy. Listen, buddy...' (confrontational)

Buddy

Q: What does "Buddy" mean?

Friend (American) American informal term for a friend. Can be affectionate or condescending depending on context.

Slang Term AmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Friend (American)

朋友（美式英语）。

Amigo (americano).

友達（アメリカ英語）。

친구, 동료 (미국)

American informal term for a friend. Can be affectionate or condescending depending on context.

美式英语中朋友的非正式称呼。根据语境可以表示亲切，也可以表示居高临下。

Término informal americano para referirse a un amigo. Puede ser afectuoso o condescendiente según el contexto.

アメリカのカジュアルな友達の呼び方。文脈によって親しみを込めた言い方にも、見下した言い方にもなる。

미국식 비격식 친구 호칭. 상황에 따라 다정하게 들릴 수도, 깔보는 듯 들릴 수도 있다.

Examples

Hey, buddy.
嘿，伙计
Eh, tio
やあ、相棒
이봐, 친구.
Thanks, buddy.
谢了，伙计
Gracias, tio
ありがとう、相棒
고마워, 친구.
My buddy.
我的伙计
Mi colega
俺の相棒
내 친구.
Listen, buddy...' (confrontational)
带有对抗意味
en tono confrontativo
対立的な言い方
잠깐, 친구... (대립적)

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌdi/

Usage Guide

Context: friends, American, can be condescending

Tone: friendly or condescending

✓ Do Say

Hey, buddy.
嘿，哥们。
Oye, tío.
やあ、友よ。
야, 친구.
Thanks, buddy.
谢了，哥们。
Gracias, tío.
ありがとう。
고마워, 친구.
My buddy.
我的哥们。
Mi amigo.
俺の友達。
내 친구.

✗ Don't Say

Can be condescending
可能显得居高临下
Puede resultar condescendiente
見下した言い方になることがある
깔보는 뉘앙스가 될 수 있음
'Listen, buddy...' is confrontational
'Listen, buddy...'带有对抗性
'Listen, buddy...' resulta agresivo
「Listen, buddy...」はけんか腰の表現
'Listen, buddy...'는 대립적 표현

Common Mistakes

Very American
'I'm not your buddy, pal' is a famous internet exchange

Origin & History

American slang, possibly from 'brother' or baby-talk.

Etymology: Possibly from 'brother'

First recorded: American, 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American culture; 'I'm not your buddy, pal' (South Park)

Regional notes: Very American. Less common in UK.

Variations

BuddyBudMy buddy