A warm, casual term of address for a friend or companion — basically a stretched-out, affectionate spin on 'buddy.' Common in North American informal speech, it's the kind of thing you say to a pal you're genuinely happy to see, carrying a friendlier, softer vibe than a flat 'dude' or 'bro.' Works equally well for greetings, check-ins, or just acknowledging someone's presence in a low-key, good-natured way.
Hey buddo, haven't seen you in weeks — what have you been up to?
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(colloquial, US, Canada) Buddy, friend.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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