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by rmathew 4922 days ago
For the benefit of the non-native English speakers here or for those not too familiar with American culture, can you explain the awesomeness of this name?
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"Bud" is an abbreviation of "buddy", an informal term for "friend."

"Bud" is also a slang term for marijuana (which is made from the buds of the cannabis plant.)