bestie
Your ride-or-die
A bestie is a best friend—someone you're especially close to.
The word is casual and affectionate, common among younger speakers: She's been my bestie since middle school.
It often appears in social media and texting, sometimes playfully: brunch with the besties.
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- chumFriend or fish scraps
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- homieCasual term for friend
mate · bro · sis · bestfriend · ride-or-die · partner-in-crime · squad · crew
Deeply compatible life partner
- dearTreasured or costly
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- belovedOne who is treasured
- bondBinding tie or connection
close-knit · endearment · affection · kinship · devotion · inseparable · unconditional · platonic
Concealed information
- trustConfidence in another
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- heart-to-heartSincere personal discussion
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
confiding · disclosure · innermost · private · unburden · nonjudgmental · discreet · safekeeping
buddy
Informal term for companion
homie · mate · bro · sis · bestfriend · ride-or-die · partner-in-crime · squad · crew · gang
soulmate
Deeply compatible life partner
bond · close-knit · endearment · affection · kinship · devotion · inseparable · unconditional · platonic · adore
secrets
Concealed information
- trustConfidence in another
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- heart-to-heartSincere personal discussion
venting · confiding · disclosure · innermost · private · unburden · nonjudgmental · discreet · safekeeping · reliable
bestiestranger
Person not yet known
acquaintance · nobody · casual acquaintance · colleague · enemy
bestieenemy
Hostile opposing party
nemesis · archenemy · worst enemy · arch-nemesis · mortal enemy
- best friendMost trusted companion
- the bestSuperlative in quality
- do your bestMake strongest possible attempt
- best wishesFriendly parting expression
- best manGroom's primary attendant
- at bestUnder optimal circumstances