joyfriend en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of joy + boyfriend. The word joy emphasizes the happiness the person brings to the relationship.
Meanings
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(neologism, slang) A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:joyfriend.
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(neologism, slang) A partner in a queerplatonic relationship.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:joyfriend.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| joyfriends | Number=Plur | lexicographic |