Definitions by Peeves
character
1)In some contexts, the title imaginary friend might be misleading. In these cases, the term 'character' is uses.
2)An alternative word for imaginary friend, to be used in the presence of narrow minded and/or unimaginative people.
2)An alternative word for imaginary friend, to be used in the presence of narrow minded and/or unimaginative people.
Imaginary Friend
A "character" created by the imagination to keep a person company. Sometimes, it can be difficult for the person to recognise that their "friend" is not real; at other times, they can be recognised as not being real, but are still used to offer comfort and company.
Imaginary Friend by Peeves April 12, 2004