buddies
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbədiz// UK //bˈʌdɪz// bud·dies
n. close friends who you spend a lot of time with. You use this word for people you like and trust, often when you are doing an activity together.
n. close friends or companions. Informal in register; frequently used to describe male friendships or partners in a specific activity.
He went to the cinema with his old school buddies.
The two hiking buddies have explored almost every trail in the national park over the last decade.
While professional networking is important, maintaining a core group of lifelong buddies provides the emotional support necessary to navigate the stresses of a high-pressure career.
Usage
Plural form of 'buddy'; often used in compound nouns like 'study buddies' or 'drinking buddies'.