BFF
Your closest confidant
BFF stands for "best friends forever," expressing close, enduring friendship.
The initialism emerged from texting and internet culture, typically used by younger speakers: She's been my BFF since middle school.
It can sound girlish or ironic when adults use it: We're not exactly BFFs, but we get along.
Closest pal, informally
- soulmateDeeply compatible life partner
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- ride-or-dieUtterly unwavering ally
- partner-in-crimeShared wrongdoing companion
sidekick · companion · buddy · pal · chum · mate · homie · bro
State of proximity
- connectionA joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- understandingMental comprehension of something
rapport · intimacy · camaraderie · kinship · solidarity · attachment · devotion · commitment
Frequented gathering place
- sleepoverOvernight visit with friends
- inside jokesHumor requiring shared context
- matchingIdentical in appearance
- braceletsWrist-worn jewelry loops
necklaces · photo booth · road trip · texting · FaceTime · shopping · gossip · memories
Intense fond attachment
- adoreLove intensely
- cherishValue with deep affection
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- warmthHeat you feel
tenderness · caring · appreciation · endearment · heartfelt · sentimentality · affinity · empathy
bestie
Closest pal, informally
- soulmateDeeply compatible life partner
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- ride-or-dieUtterly unwavering ally
partner-in-crime · sidekick · companion · buddy · pal · chum · mate · homie · bro · sis
closeness
State of proximity
- connectionA joining or relation
- trustConfidence in another
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
understanding · rapport · intimacy · camaraderie · kinship · solidarity · attachment · devotion · commitment · reliability
hangout
Frequented gathering place
- sleepoverOvernight visit with friends
- inside jokesHumor requiring shared context
- matchingIdentical in appearance
bracelets · necklaces · photo booth · road trip · texting · FaceTime · shopping · gossip · memories · adventures
love
Intense fond attachment
warmth · tenderness · caring · appreciation · endearment · heartfelt · sentimentality · affinity · empathy · compassion
BFFenemy
Hostile opposing party
stranger · acquaintance · nobody · casual acquaintance · fair-weather friend
BFFworst enemy
Ultimate personal adversary
nemesis · archenemy · mortal enemy · sworn enemy · adversary
best, friend, friends, forever, better, good, befriend, befriended, befriending