"bosom buddy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bosom buddies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bosom buddy (plural bosom buddies)
  1. A very close friend. Categories (topical): People Synonyms (very close friend): bosom friend, cater-cousin, intimate

Inflected forms

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