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theyfriend

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈðeɪfɹɛnd/
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noun

Meaning 1

A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: enbyfriend, joyfriend

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From they + friend, modelled after boyfriend and girlfriend.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kumppani — non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship
  • French: copaine — non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship
  • Korean: 그 친구 (geu chingu) — non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship
  • Portuguese: namorade — non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship