Froleague 

A colleague who you would class as a friend/fancy outside of work but could never call a friend to their face because it would be too uncool and unprofessional.

I spend a lot of time with this froleague at work and get on as friends and flirt but nothing could ever happen.

Froleague by The Office Flirt September 6, 2013

Frolleague 

‘Meet my frolleague, Anna.’

When you’re introducing someone and you realise that neither ‘colleague’ nor ‘friend’ does justice to your relationship, frolleague is the word you need.

A frolleague is a professional connection that grows into a rich and fulfilling relationship.

Frolleague relationships are expansive, originating from a shared professional passion and evolving to incorporate everything else. This is why we love frolleagues so much. They are both professional and personal sounding boards, bringing fresh perspectives to our life story so far. They offer objective curiosity and candour that our established friends and family are often unable to bring. Frolleague relationships are rich and diverse. They mix, match and merge across all aspects of our lives, including our inner work geek... which is, in the end, what sets them apart from other relationships.

'It's Friday - time for fun and frolics with frolleagues.'

'Some of my favourite conversations are with frolleagues - we connect on so many levels including what gets us excited about our work.'

'Introducing my friend and colleague, Alice - hang on a minute! Shouldn't there be a word for this? Try frolleague!'

Frolleague by Anna & friends October 21, 2022

folleague 

A colleague who you can share a beer with after work, but would not invite to your home. Usually an occupier of time before one meets their real friends.

Q: Do you want to meet for dinner at 8pm by your office?
A: That's okay, I'll hang out with a folleague until then.

folleague by Final Gravity July 9, 2016

frolleague 

(Noun)A friend who is also a work colleague. Frolleagues are often created during a particularly rowdy night of work drinks and are useful as a sounding board for bitching about your work load/boss etc.

A bunch of my frolleagues are going out for a pint tonight.

frolleague by Sarah Pritchard October 12, 2006

frolleague 

Friends + colleagues - for when your love and respect for your co-workers is both immense and totally work-appropriate; with a frolleague crowd, you typically switch between being fun and relaxed, and professional depending on the context.

At work: "I have a meeting until 5, but afterwards would love to spend time with frolleagues at happy hour."

At a weekend BBQ: "Solid beer choice from the new frolleague. Why aren't you this cool at the office?"

frolleague by Frolleagues for America August 12, 2013

Frolleague 

Someone who is both a colleague and a friend. There is a thin line between a friend and a colleague - for example you would go and have some ice cream with your frolleague during office hours, but you would not go out to a club with her to do the dirty wine

I was at work yesterday and my frolleague asked me to go down to 7-11 for some ice cream. I said ‘yes’

Frolleague by Inspiredbeingco July 5, 2019

Frolleague 

A colleague who is also your friend.

I love my job. I work with some great frolleagues!

Frolleague by U-dub May 17, 2016