buddied up
Joined with someone
Buddied up means paired with someone, typically for safety, support, or companionship.
The phrase comes from the buddy system, where two people look out for each other: We buddied up for the hike.
It can also suggest forming a friendly alliance or getting cozy with someone: She buddied up with the new manager pretty quickly.
- paired offJoined in twos
- affiliationFormal organizational connection
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- companionshipState of having company
- befriendedBecame a companion to
best friends · partnership · camaraderie · fellowship · ride or die · kinship · bonding · sidekick · chummy · thick as thieves · loyalty · trust · solidarity · closeness · mutual support · teamwork · coordination · alliance
buddied upwent it alone
Acted independently, unaided
kept to oneself · unpartnered · unpaired · split off · lone wolf
buddied upsplit up
Sever a union
parted ways · broke away · went rogue · fell out · cut ties