I dunno, sometimes I feel that when people call me or someone buddy, they are calling me friend, but other times I see it to mean "you're no better than me" How petty. Thoughts
2006-08-23 13:25:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Well, I know I personally am no better than anyone else. But sometimes I think when people say it in a certain tone, they mean, "who do you think you are, you're not that impotant" I dunno.....
2006-08-23 13:34:23 · update #1
Someone calling you "buddy" can be a term of endearment, as a grandfather to a grandson.
It can also be used to make you want to fight someone.
You have to think about the people who say it to you. If it is someone who you have known for a long time, as a relative, for example, then you know that it is not meant to be an insult.
If it is someone who wants to intimidate you by calling you "buddy", you should know by the attitude that the person uses when they say it to you. If they are being a smart *** , then you know it is intended as an insult
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2006-08-23 13:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by babeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the person. A friend'l more likely call you buddy as, well, a buddy. Some guy you meet at a bar that you bump into may say "hey buddy" like, as you said, "you're no better than me" or "I'm better than you." Everyone has their own reasons for saying it.
2006-08-23 13:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by steveo88x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah.
I am in the perhaps unfortunate habit of addressing people as "Honey" or "Sugar" or "Buddy" or "Scumsucker"...
Rarely do I intend to be either insulting or overly intimate. It's just a pattern of speech I picked up from my family and friends.
Okay..."Scumsucker" IS intended to be insulting, but usually the person I'm talking to is too busy sucking scum to realize it.
Oh I'm RUDE, aren't I?
2006-08-23 13:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by St. Hell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no American but I think in America it means fiend, I have the feeling it can mean enemy too, depends on the mood I guess
Then again I'm just a simple Jamaican, so mi caan really tell yu
2006-08-23 13:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by joy-ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of person. I call all my good friends that. But sometimes its a sign of false friendship.
2006-08-23 13:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there is nothing wrong to it. But i guess you can watch their tone of voice. If it's friendly, then it means friend but if you hint a tad bit of sarcasm, then i guess he is looking down on you.
But mostly, "buddy" means friend.
2006-08-23 13:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by shopaholic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how the word is used in the context of the message. Depends on how the word is delivered to you. It can mean friend or foe.'
2006-08-23 13:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buddy is ok its good buddy that carries a negative sexual image amongst southerners, particularly truckers. by the way you ae no better than anyone else.
2006-08-23 13:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is 21st Century America. You have the right to be insulted and offended by whatever you want.
2006-08-23 13:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means buddy. Unless they are being sarcastic.
2006-08-23 13:31:38 · answer #10 · answered by .:♥ Fire Within♥ :. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋