<p><strong>Noun (plural)</strong></p><ul><li>buddies</li><li>comrade or chum (often used as a term of address)</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>buddied</li><li>buddying</li><li>to be a companion; be friendly or on intimate terms</li><li>to become friendly with or curry the favor of</li><li>to work closely together</li></ul>