BUDDY-BUDDY Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

buddy-buddy

adjective

ˌbə-dē-ˈbə-dē

Definition of buddy-buddy

as in familiar

closely acquainted those two army officers have been buddy-buddy for years

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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

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

Thanks to warm, dry and windy conditions, the fire — named Smokehouse Creek fire — rapidly spread, becoming the largest fire in Texas history.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
At a little under two feet, the can’t-miss fixture spreads a warm light that creates a welcoming atmosphere for reading, relaxing, or sharing drinks without harsh overhead lighting or a spindly, corner-lurking, fluorescent presence.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

Perhaps the band’s greatest strength is being able to project an intimate familiarity with the present, while drawing freely from the ’60s and ’70s.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
From intimate moments to full-on sing-alongs, the night showcased talented women who transmute feelings into art and reminded everyone why Ella Mai’s music continues to resonate.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

Underneath the friendly little pixel clock, though, the presence of an ESP32 makes things interesting, and Ulanzi has done something rather unusual.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
Otherwise, there’s definitely a family-friendly element to the hotel (the whole storybook feel screams childhood), though the food options may be a little bit advanced for a kids’ palate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 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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