[bʌd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a compact growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot

- cannabis
(e.g: I found him outside, smoking some bud)


Phrases:
- in bud

Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin

[bʌd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a plant or animal) form a bud
(e.g: new blood vessels bud out from the vascular bed)


Phrases:
- in bud

Origin:
late Middle English: of unknown origin

[bʌd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a friendly form of address from one boy or man to another
(e.g: I'll tell you what, bud)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of buddy