ride-or-die
Through thick, thin
Ride-or-die describes someone loyal to the end—a friend or partner who stays with you through any hardship or danger.
The phrase comes from biker and hip-hop culture, suggesting someone willing to ride alongside you even if it means dying together.
Used as noun or adjective: She's my ride-or-die, We need ride-or-die friends, not fair-weather ones.
Sometimes hyphenated, sometimes not.
Casual term for friend
- bestieClosest pal, informally
- aceSingle-pip card
- partner-in-crimeShared wrongdoing companion
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
confidant · comrade · brother · sister · squad · crew · clique · brotherhood
Steady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
true-blue · allegiance · devotion · dedication · fidelity · constancy · dependable · reliable
Deeply compatible life partner
- belovedOne who is treasured
- baeSlang for sweetheart
- booShout to startle or jeer
- wifeyFond spousal nickname
hubby · sweetheart · queen · king · shorty · partner · lover · spouse
homie
Casual term for friend
- bestieClosest pal, informally
- aceSingle-pip card
- partner-in-crimeShared wrongdoing companion
sidekick · confidant · comrade · brother · sister · squad · crew · clique · brotherhood · sisterhood
unwavering
Steady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unconditionalWithout limits or qualifications
- unbreakableImpossible to damage
faithful · true-blue · allegiance · devotion · dedication · fidelity · constancy · dependable · reliable · staunch
soulmate
Deeply compatible life partner
wifey · hubby · sweetheart · queen · king · shorty · partner · lover · spouse · endgame
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
grit · backbone · heart · all-in · stand-up · soldier · warrior · fighter · unflinching · undaunted
DMX
Lighting control protocol
- social tiesfriends, pals, buddies, mates, companions
- fandomfandom, fandoms, fan club, fan base, fanbase
- bondsbond, corporate bond, corporate bonds, government bond, municipal bond
ride-or-diefair-weather
Unreliable when challenged
fair-weather friend · disloyal · fickle · unfaithful · backstabber
ride-or-diefair-weather
Unreliable when challenged
deserter · abandoner · flaky · unreliable · undependable
ride-or-diefake friend
Insincere companion
superficial · shallow · phony · user · social climber
ride, rider, riding, rides, ridden, outrider, outride, riderless, ridable