buddy comedy

Meaning

A film or television genre featuring two people of contrasting personalities who are forced to work together, resulting in humorous situations and a growing friendship. It relies heavily on the chemistry and banter between the two main leads.

Examples

• That new detective film is a hilarious buddy comedy with great chemistry between the leads.

  That new detective film is a hilarious buddy comedy with great chemistry between the leads.

• I prefer a lighthearted buddy comedy over dark, serious dramas on Friday nights.

  I prefer a lighthearted buddy comedy over dark, serious dramas on Friday nights.

• They are filming a classic buddy comedy about two mismatched roommates on a trip.

  They are filming a classic buddy comedy about two mismatched roommates on a trip.

• The show's transition into a buddy comedy really saved it from getting canceled.

  The show's transition into a buddy comedy really saved it from getting canceled.

• If you want a good laugh, this 90s buddy comedy is an absolute must-watch.

  If you want a good laugh, this 90s buddy comedy is an absolute must-watch.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We watched a funny friend comedy about two cops who hate each other.

  ✓ We watched a funny buddy comedy about two cops who hate each other.

  While 'friend' is correct in meaning, 'buddy comedy' is the established industry and conversational term.

• ✗ I love watching buddies comedies during the weekend.

  ✓ I love watching buddy comedies during the weekend.

  The noun 'buddy' acts as an adjective here, so it should remain singular even when the plural 'comedies' is used.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The dynamic between the serious detective and the goofy rookie makes this a perfect ___.

  💡 A humorous film centered on two contrasting friends.

  Show answer

  buddy comedy

• Are we watching a scary horror flick or a lighthearted ___ tonight?

  💡 A funny movie about two close friends or partners.

  Show answer

  buddy comedy