"buddy list" meaning in English

See buddy list in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: buddy lists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} buddy list (plural buddy lists)
  1. (Internet) A user's list of contacts on an instant messaging system. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-buddy_list-en-noun-3jkYTyC8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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