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Definition of buddy up phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

buddy up

phrasal verb

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buddy up (with somebody) (especially North American English)

(British English also pal up (with somebody))
(informal) to become friendly with somebody
- You and your neighbour might want to buddy up to make the trip more enjoyable.
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