How to Pronounce "buddy up"
expression
ˈbədi/ /ˈəp
BUH-dee UP
bˈʌdi/ /ˈʌp
BUD-ee UP
Definition
To become friends with someone, or to pair up with someone to do an activity or task together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbədi/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈʌdi/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-dee UP
UK
BUD-ee UP
Listen in Context
Let's buddy up for the science project.
The teacher asked everyone to buddy up.
Can I buddy up with you?
Nobody wants to buddy up with the new guy.