plural BFFs
informal
: a very close friend
A BFF doesn't gossip about or lie to you. She doesn't share your secrets on her MySpace page.Girls' Life

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On that note, now’s not the time to go visit your childhood BFF who always criticizes you or pick up a challenging new hobby either. Julia Ries, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024 Also Read Brianna LaPaglia Revealed Zach Bryan Relationship Led to Fallout With Former BFF Grace O’Malley In the early stages of Minaj’s career, Samuels appeared alongside the rapper in music videos and concerts, and even ad libbed on some of her tracks. Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024 Her ex-husband and current bestie, Mark (Joe Piazza), is planning a Christmas wedding to an uptight fiancé who may demote Jane from BFF status. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024 Shopping for a gift for your BFF, your family, or your boyfriend? Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for BFF 

Word History

Etymology

Best Friends Forever

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of BFF was in 1978

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“BFF.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BFF. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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