friend by association

A person who is your friend, but only because he is one of your friend's friends. It doesn't really matter how much you like him, or how often you converse, he is still your friend by association. But he can only be a friend by association if you have met him, (and not just heard about him) and talked to him.

Erik is Chris's friend. Josh is Erik's friend. Erik introduced him to Chris. Chris greeted him. Josh is now Chris's friend by association, and vice versa.

by Christophart August 23, 2010

friend of the show

Friends you can count on to pitch in when stuff goes wrong.

"Like late night hosts can look to trusted pals to fill-in when big shot guests don't fulfill responsibilities, I can always count on Jordo to have my back. He's a friend of the show."

by JormanThoad March 9, 2017

Theoretical Friend

Old friends that you never really hear from anymore, apart from the occasional Text msg, Email or fleeting birthday card, that always contains one of the phrases: "we should meet up, hang out, do something, I'll call you..." but never actually make any arrangements. These are good on paper mates, those that bump up your personal sense of popularity but never actually see. Friends in theory.

"Are you kidding, Annie's not going to come, she's a Theoretical Friend..."

by KimberleyStrange July 16, 2008

friendationship

the state of a relationship wherein the two people are clearly "more than friends" but won't admit or don't know if they are a "couple" or not

I created this word about five years ago by merging the words "friend" and "relationship." There are so many relationships that seem undefinable, and this word suits them well.

Bill and Sara claim that they're not dating, but they spend every waking moment together; so I'm starting to wonder if they are in a friendationship.

by Tara Leigh Cobble April 13, 2004

friend flirt

To flirt with a friend as if you are just being funny, when in fact you are hot for this person. Commonly used to break out of the "just-friends" relationship.

I'm friend-flirting with Jessica over IM.

by Jeremy Bell June 9, 2004

say hello to my little friend

A famous line yelled by Al Pacino in the movie Scarface.

Pacino: Say hello to my little friend! (Fires gun)

by UrbanWebster February 15, 2004

single-serving friend

(from the movie Fight Club) A "friend" you meet once, for example on a plane, and never see again.

"Tyler, you are by far the most interesting single-serving friend I have ever met."

by Amanda April 20, 2004