frenemy

fren·e·my

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Definitions of frenemy word

noun frenemy Informal. a person or group that is friendly toward another because the relationship brings benefits, but harbors feelings of resentment or rivalry: Clearly, turning the competition into frenemies is good for your business. 1
noun frenemy A person with whom one is friendly despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry. 1
noun frenemy a supposed friend who behaves in a treacherous manner 0
noun frenemy a person who is considered as both a friend and a rival 0
noun frenemy (humorous) Someone who pretends to be your friend, but is really your enemy. 0
noun frenemy (humorous) A fair-weather friend who is also a rival. 0

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; fr(iend) + enemy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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