Words meaning a close friend (or other ways of saying, “He’s my friend.”): “He’s my ________.”
This question was slightly altered from the 1965–70 question.
| BUDDY | 8 |
| PAL | 7 |
| BEST FRIEND | 5 |
| BFF | 2 |
| BRO | 2 |
| FRIEND | 2 |
| SIDEKICK | 2 |
| BESTIE | 1 |
| BUD | 1 |
| CHUM | 1 |
| CRONY | 1 |
| DEAR FRIEND | 1 |
| HOMIE | 1 |
| PARDNER | 1 |
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