1931, perhaps originally U.S. underworld slang, usually with up, from buddy (n.). Related: Buddied; buddying.

1850, American English, possibly an alteration of brother, or from British colloquial butty "companion" (1802), itself perhaps a variant of booty in booty fellow "confederate who shares [..]

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities Buddy is a Norwegian film from 2003. It was directed by Morten Tyldum after a script by Lars Gudmestad. The music was composed by Lars Li [..]

Common name for others. Usage: "Hey buddy, bear a hand here, huh?" A Marine's best friend was his 'foxhole buddy'. The reference was that they stood shoulder-to-should [..]

(n) a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

Diving partner.

a person who mentors or supports a younger or inexperienced colleague. In schools, it is a term often used for a system where older pupils help or befriend new arrivals or younger pupils in general.

, sb. an individual.

A player who is playing primarily because one or more of their friends are part of the group, not because they’re genuinely interested in the game.

From the English word meaning "friend". It probably originated as a nursery form of the word brother.