guy friend
Platonic male companion
A guy friend is a male friend, typically used by women to clarify that a friendship with a man is platonic rather than romantic: I'm going to the movies with a guy friend.
The term parallels "girl friend" (two words) in distinguishing friendship from dating.
Men less commonly use the term, more often just saying "friend" or "buddy."
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- palClose trusted companion
- buddyInformal term for companion
- broSlang for male friend
- matePartner or companion
best bud · platonic · no strings attached · bloke · chap · companion · amigo · chum · bromance · bro code · male bonding · dude · wingman · boys night · lad · camaraderie · ally · fellow
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Romantic female companion
gal pal · girlfriend · lady friend · bestie
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Male romantic companion
romantic partner · lover · significant other · husband · beau
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