casual friend
Not especially close
A casual friend is someone you're friendly with but not deeply close to—an acquaintance you enjoy but don't confide in or see regularly.
The relationship lacks the intimacy and commitment of close friendship: We grab lunch sometimes, but she's more of a casual friend than someone I'd call at 3 a.m.
- nodding acquaintanceMinimal social connection
- buddyInformal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- neighborPerson living nearby
- coworkerFellow employee
classmate · hangout · coffee · chat · familiar · easygoing · relaxed · occasional · keep in touch · surface · small-talk · lunch · drinks · happy hour · wave · nod · pleasant · comfortable
- acquaintancesacquaintance, familiar face, nodding acquaintance, associate, social contact
- familiarityfamiliar, unfamiliar, known, unknown, acquainted
intimacy/closeness
casual friendbest friend
Most trusted companion
close friend · confidant · bosom friend · kindred spirit · lifelong friend
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