A friend who only associates with you when they have nothing better to do. Someone who may only stick around in exciting situations but when times are somewhat boring, leave your side.
A fair weather friend would act like they want to hang out but never invite you to do anything and if you invite them to do something they will only do it if they cant find something better.
1. A person that is there for others as a friend during tough times, crisis, and turmoil when others are not.
2. Someone others can count on to be an honest, loyal, reliable, and supportive friend.
3. When a person needs a friend and has nothing more than a quarter (coin) in their pocket, a "quarter friend" is the one they call.
4. The term is used in the song Quarter from Fuel's 2003 album Natural Selection.
Liz's friend moved away and won't speak to her anymore. Michael is there for her as a quarter friend to listen and empathize as she copes with the pain and sadness.
A person who was once someone's closest friend, but who became their worst enemy.
The pain received from having the worst enemy is worse, because of the painful loss of a friend.
Both parties usually become bitter and obsessive.
Josh: What? Why aren't you with Sara? You're always with her!
Jade: Oh, she's my Arch-Ex-Friend now. Haven't you seen her bitter attacks on Facebook?