buddy-buddy
Americanadjective
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very friendly; intimate.
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associated for greedy or conniving purposes.
adjective
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Origin of buddy-buddy
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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But that doesn’t mean the two are all buddy-buddy now.
From Los Angeles Times
In middle age, becoming too buddy-buddy with another person can frankly seem puerile.
From New York Times
“I think they’re all buddy-buddy,” he said of the presidential candidates.
From Los Angeles Times
“Occasionally informal, buddy-buddy. I think it’s worked for him.”
From New York Times
Athletes from past generations might scoff at seeing these guys congratulate each other after victories, but in 2019 everybody is buddy-buddy, and why wouldn't you be?
From Golf Digest
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