Bosom buddy Meaning in English
expression
ˈbʊzəm/ /ˈbədi
BUZ-um BUH-dee
bˈʊsəm/ /bˈʌdi
BUS-um BUD-ee
Definition
A "bosom buddy" is a very close and trusted friend, someone you share your secrets and feelings with.
Usage & Nuances
This is an old-fashioned, informal expression mainly used in friendly, spoken English. It's warmer and more emotional than just 'close friend'. Not common in modern youth slang; you might also hear 'best friend' or 'BFF' in similar contexts.
Spanish: amigo íntimo - amigo del almaPortuguese (BR): amigo do peito - grande amigoPortuguese (PT): amigo do peito - grande amigoChinese (Simplified): 知己好友 - 心腹朋友Chinese (Traditional): 知己好友 - 心腹朋友Hindi: गहरा मित्र - आत्मीय मित्रArabic: صديق حميم - صديق مقرّبBengali: অন্তরঙ্গ বন্ধু - খুব ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধুRussian: заветный друг - настоящий другJapanese: 親友 - 心の友Vietnamese: bạn thân thiết - bạn tri kỷKorean: 절친 - 절친한 친구Turkish: kanka - candan arkadaşUrdu: گہرا دوست - جگری دوستIndonesian: sahabat karib - teman sejati
Example Sentences
Tom is my bosom buddy; I tell him everything.
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Sarah and Lily have been bosom buddies since childhood.
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He became my bosom buddy after we traveled together.
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We’re not just friends—we’re bosom buddies, always there for each other.
natural
Even after moving away, my bosom buddy and I still talk every week.
natural
You can always trust your bosom buddy with your deepest secrets.
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