buddy-buddy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
A reduplication of buddy, referring to a mutual friendship.
Meanings
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(derogatory, informal) Very friendly or expressing close familiarity with someone.
I can personally imagine a scenario where, within a year, President Trump is on buddy-buddy terms again with Mexico. But you cannot unsee what happened over the last 48 hours.
2025 February 3, Tom Phillips, Richard Partington, quoting Brian Winter, “Trump agrees to pause Mexico tariffs as shares tumble over trade war fears”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:They're over there being all buddy-buddy with one another.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most buddy-buddy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| buddy buddy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more buddy-buddy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |