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I would like to know if addressing an American with the word 'buddy' would be considered offensive. If the answer is yes, would it be considered offensive by an American irrespective of the context... What does ‘be one’s “buddy”’ mean aside be one’s “friend”?
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I was drawn to the phrase, “My short game’s always been my buddy” appearing in the following quote of Tiger Woods in the Time magazine’s (December 4) article, titled “Turning 40, the golfer talks about his highs and lows on and off the course”: Two men may use the word "buddy", but can a man call a woman "buddy"? If not, what is the equivalent for women? Does the expression "I'm not your friend, buddy" have a colloquial meaning? I've now seen it used twice.
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I am guessing it has more than just a literal meaning. Pensacola News Journal: Buddy Bear Car Wash Goes Green: Solar and Battery Storage Drive Efficiency at Broadview, IL Location Partnering with E4 and Associated Bank, Buddy Bear cuts energy costs and adds revenue through grid services at its Broadview solar-powered facility. BROADVIEW, IL ... Buddy Bear Car Wash Goes Green: Solar and Battery Storage Drive Efficiency at Broadview, IL Location