I would like to know if addressing an american with the word 'buddy' would be considered offensive. If the answer is yes, would it be considered offensive by an american. Buddy和friend的区别 一、读音不同 buddy 英 [ˈbʌdi] 美 [ˈbʌdi] friend 英 [frend] 美 [frend] 二、释义不同 buddy n.