as a friend

A term of rejection used to soften the the blow when dumping someone.

Often used with other phases like
"You are like a big brother to me."
"You are such a nice guy." and "It's not you, it's me."

Girl saying to boyfriend in training:
"You are such a nice guy, and I love you as a friend ...... "

by caxwl May 27, 2004

as a friend

Used to clarify the extent or limits of a relationship between two people in which one or the other wishes it to go further.

I'd prefer to keep you as a friend.

by gobbo March 29, 2005

Friending

Another word for friend normally used when speaking in an indian accent.

Person 1: My friending, one man's friend is another man's dinner
Person 2: That's deep

by Kroko-Die March 25, 2020

as a friend

usually it means that you dont wanna have anything goin on with that person sexually and just dont wanna hurt their feelings but it could also mean that you dont want anyone to know how you really feel about someone

"do you like randy"
"no way i wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole, but if he asks say i like him as a friend"

by Emmi June 20, 2004

friends

Temporary alliances in pursuit of mutual goals.

Me and some friends just scored a big money contract. After its done I'm dumping those chumps.

by Joe Iron December 2, 2007

as a friend

what a woman tells she likes you as when she is really saying "no fucking way".

"I like you as a friend though..." - Man being shot down by good looking woman.

by JR May 28, 2004

A Friend

the one who helps you bury the body

*police finds out*
"yo, man..it was my friend!"

by cathy June 12, 2003