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buddy

bud·dy [ búddee ]


noun  (plural bud·dies)
Definition:
 
1. friend: a good friend, coworker, companion, or partner ( informal )

2. term of address for male: a form of address to a man or boy ( informal )
Hey, buddy!

3. helper to AIDS patient: a volunteer who gives help and support to somebody who has AIDS



intransitive verb  (past and past participle bud·died, present participle bud·dy·ing, 3rd person present singular bud·dies)
Definition:
 
help somebody who has AIDS: to act as a helper to somebody with AIDS

[Mid-19th century. Perhaps alteration of brother]
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