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frenemy

/friːˈnɛmi/ noun · British & US
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What does frenemy mean?

noun

A person who is both a friend and an enemy, often in a complicated or ambiguous relationship. A person who is friendly but also competitive or rivalrous.

Example

"She's a frenemy from college who always tries to one-up me on social media."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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