buddy-buddy

== English == === Alternative forms === buddy buddy === Etymology === A reduplication of buddy, referring to a mutual friendship. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === buddy-buddy (comparative more buddy-buddy, superlative most buddy-buddy) (informal, derogatory) Very friendly or expressing close familiarity with someone. === Noun === buddy-buddy (plural buddy-buddies) (informal, somewhat derogatory) A close male friend.