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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

friendgirl en · NOUN

Etymology

From friend + girl.

Meanings

  1. (colloquial) A female friend, as opposed to a girlfriend or lover.
    • Newfoundlanders are contrary people who often speak or act back foremost, saying friendgirl, ashore for aboard, boy for man, gaffer for boy, and young fellow for any unmarried man under middle age. 1984, University of Manchester, Department of English (contributor), PN Review - Volume 11, page 42:
  2. (colloquial) A girlfriend, although of less intensity.

Forms

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friendgirls Number=Plur lexicographic
friend girl alternative lexicographic

Relateds

guyfriend · friendboy