noun

bud

Translation

bud, mate

The roses are in bud.

He's my best bud.

He's my best mate.

The new idea is still in the bud.

The new idea is still in its infancy.

((noun)) a small part of a plant The flower buds are opening.

((noun)) an informal term for a friend Hey bud, what's up?

Synonyms: (plant) sprout, shoot; (friend) pal, mate

Origin unknown. The 'friend' sense is a shortening of 'buddy'.

A friendship can 'bud' like a flower. Think of your 'buddy' as a flower 'bud'.