Semifriend
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Semifriend is a noun meaning A friendly acquaintance; a person with whom one has cordial relations but who is not truly a friend.
Meaning
A friendly acquaintance; a person with whom one has cordial relations but who is not truly a friend.
Example Sentences
The horribly ladylike lady who kept the teashop was a semifriend as well as an employer, and thus could sweat and bully Julia to the tune of 'dearest' and 'darling'.
Word Forms
- semifriends
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include friend, buddy, stepfriend, penfriend, pen friend, friendy.
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