If the answer is yes, would it be considered offensive by an american. I would like to know if addressing an american with the word 'buddy' would be considered offensive. 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.