A friend who doesn't help in times of difficulty. Likely nautical in nature, referring to the fact that when weather is good nearly anyone can help on a ship.
by Jason Warren October 26, 2003
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when I was rich, Chris was such a great friend. But when I screwed up and lost everything, I never heard from him again. Chris is such a fair-weather friend.
by Anon. October 23, 2003
Get the fair-weather friend mug.Usually a good friend to begin with that eventually takes advantage of a true friend and does not maintain the SAME loyalty and respect. Without an explation why, a fair weather friend may abandon a friendship altogether for superficial reasons or changes in moral beliefs without a care for nurturing fair dicussion. The exception is when that person needs something, they know they can still count on an "all weather friend"
Since she's a fair-weather FRIEND, I guess that means I'm still her friend in all weather until I consider her not a friend any longer.
by Sean Curto January 7, 2008
Get the fair-weather friend mug.Wow, I thought Steve hated you Dan. I know, so did I. I wonder why he keeps hanging around all of a sudden. It must be because you won the lottery last week. Yeah, he's just a fair-weather friend!
by Chad Courtney October 26, 2003
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In February 2021, during a historic winter storm, up to 4.3 million Texas residents were left without power and millions of others without drinking water. In the middle of the storm, Cruz and his family were spotted on a plane heading to Cancún, Mexico, where they planned to stay at the Ritz Carlton and escape their home, which Heidi Cruz called in a text message "FREEZING".198199200 Cruz requested assistance from the Houston Police to escort him and his family through the airport.201
Reporters outside the Cruz family home also observed that Cruz had left the family poodle Snowflake alone inside the house without heat. The dog was spotted through the window of the front door of the dark and empty house.202 One reporter who visited the house spoke to a self-identified security guard who said he was caring for the dog.203 Cruz's political allies and rivals condemned him for leaving Texas during a crisis and traveling internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic.198 Cruz initially said he was taking his daughters on a weeklong vacation from school at their request, in an attempt to be a "good dad".204 Later that day, he returned to Texas and said the vacation was a mistake.205 Protesters calling for his resignation greeted him in front of his house upon his return.206
From Wikipedia:
In February 2021, during a historic winter storm, up to 4.3 million Texas residents were left without power and millions of others without drinking water. In the middle of the storm, Cruz and his family were spotted on a plane heading to Cancún, Mexico, where they planned to stay at the Ritz Carlton and escape their home, which Heidi Cruz called in a text message "FREEZING".198199200 Cruz requested assistance from the Houston Police to escort him and his family through the airport.201
Reporters outside the Cruz family home also observed that Cruz had left the family poodle Snowflake alone inside the house without heat. The dog was spotted through the window of the front door of the dark and empty house.202 One reporter who visited the house spoke to a self-identified security guard who said he was caring for the dog.203 Cruz's political allies and rivals condemned him for leaving Texas during a crisis and traveling internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic.198 Cruz initially said he was taking his daughters on a weeklong vacation from school at their request, in an attempt to be a "good dad".204 Later that day, he returned to Texas and said the vacation was a mistake.205 Protesters calling for his resignation greeted him in front of his house upon his return.206
Ted Cruz is such a fair-weather friend: The moment Texas froze over, he abandoned his constituents and ran to Mexico.
by Hard_Landings February 22, 2021
Get the Fair-Weather Friend mug.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.
by carebear bob April 6, 2010
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At first I thought Matt was a good friend because he would always hang out. Turns out he was just a fair weather-friend. Boy it is mighty cloudy today.
by dnicker October 1, 2014
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