buddies
Translation
mates, pals, chums
Examples
He went to the park with his buddies.
He went to the park with his mates.
They have been buddies since childhood.
They have been mates since childhood.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.))'s buddies (someone's) friends He met his buddies after work.
buddies with ((sb.)) friends with (someone) Are you still buddies with him?
Similar Words
Synonyms: mates, pals, chums; Antonyms: enemies, foes
Etymology
Plural of 'buddy', which is possibly a nursery form of 'brother'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural form of 'buddy'. Think of a group of good friends or 'buddies' together.