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Buddy List

By Brandon De Hoyos, About.com

Definition: A Buddy List is a list of AIM contacts a user regularly shares IMs with on AIM. The Buddy List is usually organized by SNs or screennames and can also feature Buddy List groups. The term Buddy List is exclusive to AIM.
Also Known As: Friend List, Contacts
Alternate Spellings: buddy list
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