best friends forever

Unbreakable childhood bond

Best friends forever describes an intense friendship expected to last indefinitely, typically used by children and teenagers to declare loyalty: We're best friends forever!

The phrase often appears as the initialism BFF.

Adults may use it ironically or nostalgically, acknowledging that childhood friendships don't always survive into adulthood.

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through thick and thin · confidants · camaraderie · squad goals · inside jokes · secret handshakes · support · bonding · matching tattoos · shared experiences · childhood memories · slumber parties · empathy · buddies · affection · coming-of-age stories · rapport · ally

Opposites
relationship closeness

best friends foreversworn enemies

Adversaries committed to opposition

strangers · acquaintances · nodding acquaintances · distant relatives · neighbors

relationship duration/commitment

best friends foreverfair-weather friends

Friends only in prosperity

ships passing in the night · estranged · one-night stand · summer fling · ex-friends

relationship valence

best friends foreversworn enemies

Adversaries committed to opposition

nemesis · archenemies · blood feud · arch-rival · antagonists

Family

better, friend, friends, friendly, friendship, friendless, befriend, befriended, unfriendly

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G