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frenemy
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who is both a friend and an enemy.
She is such a frenemy; she always compliments me to my face but then talks about me behind my back.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A relationship characterized by a mix of friendship and animosity.
Their relationship was a classic frenemy situation, filled with both affection and rivalry.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A business or company that is both a partner and a competitor.
In the tech industry, companies can be frenemies, collaborating on some projects while fiercely competing on others.
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Friday Night Fights with Neil deGrasse Tyson
- The real reason you gotta get out of here, Paul, is that tonight I'm gonna go up against a new frenemy, and
The real reason you gotta get out of here, Paul, is that tonight I'm gonna go up against a new frenemy, and
- IS BECAUSE TONIGHT I'M GOING UP AGAINST A FRENEMY.
IS BECAUSE TONIGHT I'M GOING UP AGAINST A FRENEMY.
5 Toxic People To Walk Away From
- Most importantly, ask yourself if you want a true friend or a mere frenemy in disguise.
Most importantly, ask yourself if you want a true friend or a mere frenemy in disguise.