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buddy-buddy

/ˈbʌd.i ˈbʌd.i/

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adjective

/ˈbʌd.i ˈbʌd.i/C2formalamerican
  • ruНеформальное, часто слегка уничижительное прилагательное, используемое для описания отношений, которые являются чрезмерно дружескими или панибратскими, иногда таким образом, который кажется неискренним или направленным на личную выгоду.

An informal, often slightly derogatory adjective used to describe a relationship that is overly friendly or chummy, sometimes in a way that seems insincere or for personal gain.

  1. Close or friendlyB2informalamerican

    Used informally to describe a relationship that is very friendly or close, often in a casual or exaggerated way.

    ruДружеский

    • They've been buddy-buddy since college.
    • He's acting all buddy-buddy with the new boss.
    • I don't like how buddy-buddy they are with each other.

    Synonymschummyclosefriendlymateypallypalsy-walsythick

    Antonymsantagonisticcolddistanthostileunfriendly

Forms
  • more buddy-buddy comparative form
  • most buddy-buddy superlative form