plural of buddy

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of buddy

(informal, intransitive) To form small teams, especially pairs, often to reduce the likelihood of an individual suffering harm without being noticed or to suit the nature of a task to be accomplished.

(informal) A schoolmate with whom schoolwork is completed, often somebody one sits next to in a classroom.

plural of buddy system

A very close friend.

(informal) A platonic friend who frequently cuddles another friend.

(US, military) Another servicemember assigned to mutually help another under the battle buddy system, and by extension any comrade.

(US) A buddy film.

The act of bandaging a damaged (especially fractured) finger or toe together with a healthy one, using the latter as a splint.