Buddy
Buddy noun - A person who has a strong liking for and trust in another.
Usage example: my old college buddy is the one person I can always turn to
Fellow
Fellow noun - A person frequently seen in the company of another.
Usage example: the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
Buddy is a synonym for fellow in friend topic. You can use "Buddy" instead a noun "Fellow", if it concerns topics such as guy, chum, near. informal substitute
Nearby Words: fellowship, fella
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Black Best Friend: Al's buddy and fellow NO MA'AMer Griff became his co-worker at the shoe store in later seasons.
- Various Star Treks also would have a fellow from the Starfleet Academy (often an old buddy of the captain's) come in and need desperate help.
Source: Beleaguered Childhood Friend -
Noah, a fellow contestant and Owen's buddy qualifies due to his sarcasm, wit, and the massive popularity and acclaim that he received from viewers.
Source: Kid-Appeal Character
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