plural BFFs
informal
: a very close friend
A BFF doesn't gossip about or lie to you. She doesn't share your secrets on her MySpace page.Girls' Life

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Nayyar played the socially anxious Raj Koothrappali, particle astrophysicist and BFF to Leonard. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 So, what does that mean for Swift’s former BFF Blake Lively? Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026 Sonnenshine will also be honored with the Rising to the Challenge Award at BFF’s Festival Award Ceremony June 20. Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026 Actress, comedian, and noted Kylie Jenner BFF Meg Stalter has released a dance-pop track just in time for Pride. Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for BFF

Word History

Etymology

Best Friends Forever

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of BFF was in 1978

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“BFF.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BFF. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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