buddy system

bud·dy sys·tem

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhd-ee sis-tuh m]
- /ˈbʌd i ˈsɪs təm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhd-ee sis-tuh m]
- /ˈbʌd i ˈsɪs təm/

Definitions of buddy system words

noun buddy system (in swimming and scuba diving) the practice of pairing swimmers, each being responsible for the other's safety. 1
noun buddy system any arrangement whereby two or more persons, teams, etc., watch out for each other, as with mountain climbers. 1
noun buddy system pairing to help sb 1
noun buddy system The practice of working or travelling together with at least one other person, especially when undertaking something potentially risky or hazardous. 0

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Origin of buddy system

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Buddy system

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Buddy system

buddy system popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

buddy system usage trend in Literature

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