buddy

1. Dog

2. Little Kid

3. A word insecure men use to quickly establish dominance

4. Butt-buddy

5. Means friend 5% of the time

a condescending, demeaning nickname guys use for other guys they pity or feel more influential over.

1. friend, pal, compatriot, someone you don't know the name of, someone you don't want to tell the name of

2. close friend, pal, compatriot

3. used to describe budding fungi, or any other thing that... buds.

reserved for the strongest of allies and the closest of friends; a buddy is a person whom you can call/rely upon in ur greatest time of need; one who can be considered a surrogate sibling

'buddy' as an address (vocative) among guys

I have observed guys will often address as 'buddy' another guy either younger, smaller, or somehow bearing less status; this far it is not an overt, hostile put-down, but a more subtle; the speaker extends his friendship even while asserting superiority, whether in age, status or knowing experience.

I would say this sphere of the word only extends especially to acquaintances rather than the closest of friends; among close friends, if there's an alpha in the group, he might use 'buddy' on the others; but if there's a perceived equality, 'buddy' may then not carry these subtle social shades.

The term of endearment, "Buddy", b/n the opposite sex suggests a great love and appreaciation for each other. Cuddling, and sexual acts also are common and encouraged because the friendship is so strong that performing this acts simply brings the individuals closer. The term, when used b/n the opposite sexes is often mistakenly viewed as a sign of friendship without sexual connotations. This assumption falls shorts, as the it is at that point of the friendship that affection in all manners needs to be initiated. This is a common misunderstanding and is why many men see the friends zone as a dead end. Wake up! It is your green light

someone you can count on anytime day or night, no questions asked. will go to their grave with all your secrets.