Buddies - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

I've seen this clue in the Newsday, the LA Times, the Universal, The Star Tribune, the King Feature Syndicate, The New York Times and the USA Today.

'buddies' is the definition.
(I know this)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for mates that I've seen before include "Friends among the ship's officers" , "Husbands, wives or pals" , "Partners or pals" , "Naval officers'" , "Pals or spouses" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, the Universal, the New York Times, The Sun and the USA Today.

(Other definitions for bosom that I've seen before include "5 [BUST]" , "Intimate" , "Female breasts" , "This friend is dear and close" , "Woman's breast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, the Universal, the New York Times, The Sun and the USA Today.

'buddies' is the definition.
('chum' can be a synonym of 'buddy')

This is all the clue.

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, the Universal, the New York Times, The Sun and the USA Today.