BUDDY
/bʌd.i/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of BUDDY
A friend or casual acquaintance.
"They have been buddies since they were in school."
A partner for a particular activity.
"drinking buddies"
An informal and friendly address to a stranger; a friendly (or occasionally antagonistic) placeholder name for a person one does not know.
"Hey, buddy, I think you dropped this."
To assign a buddy, or partner, to.
Resembling a bud.
Examples of BUDDY in a Sentence
- "They have been buddies since they were in school."
- "drinking buddies"
- "Hey, buddy, I think you dropped this."
Word Details
Is BUDDY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUDDY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BUDDY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BUDDY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | d | d | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUDDY
7 words from the letters in BUDDY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BUDDY in Word Games
BUDDY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BUDDY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUDDY to find 7 additional valid words.