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friend in law 

When two people have the same level of friendship with a mutual but they exist in different contexts of the mutual's life. The two can and likely do cross paths from time to time, but without the mutual the two have no unique connection to one another.

Ex: my best friend from college and my best friend from my hometown are friend in laws
Girl 1: Are you coming to my bachelorette party this weekend?
Girl 2: Yes! And I'm so excited to finally meet my friend in laws!!
friend in law by flashmobgary September 19, 2024
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friend-in-law 

The best friend of your wife or girlfriend, similar to a sister-in-law.
Are your coming with us to the game?
No, I have to go over to my friend-in-law's house to put up storm windows.

friend-in-law 

A good friend of a good friend. Even if you tend to hang out in the same circles often, this person would only qualify as more of an acquaintance.

Not someone you would desire to hang out with alone. Either because you only talk to the person large group settings and never really directly bonded, or because it's someone with whom you share nothing in common (other than a similar friend) and it would be awkward and uncomfortable to spend time alone together.

Most often it is a significant other's best friend.
"Nah, I don't see Megan anymore ever since Dave moved away. She was only a friend-in-law anyway."
friend-in-law by Jeff Jism November 27, 2007

Friend-in-law 

An individual of the oppiste sex from yourself, only your friend because they are currently dating your friend.
Meagan, my friend-in-law called me last night because she was wondering what to get Scott for Christmas.
Friend-in-law by Jaaang September 5, 2007

friend-in-law 

For your spouse's friends who are not quite your friends yet.
I have plans to spend the weekend with some friend-in-laws.
friend-in-law by bluehills October 18, 2017

friend-in-law 

A friend of a friend (like on facebook) that's not actually friends with you but you have to hang around with them anyway.
"Do we have have Dave here, he's a massive twat"
"Yes we do! He's your friend-in-law now"
friend-in-law by Felix da Pope October 3, 2011

Friend-in-law 

a person who is a friend of an in-law, but who hates your guts.
jorge:why don't you talk to rebecca?
micheal: she's just a Friend-in-law. I don't owe her any respect.