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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Also expected to return are Wilson’s ex-BFF Jesse Solomon, along with freshman cast member Mia Calabrese and other newbies added in Season 10. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 29 June 2026 Swift’s ex-BFF Blake Lively (and her husband Ryan Reynolds) were reportedly not invited to the celebration, and Star reported that a number of guests complained about being invited without a plus one. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 In subsequent weeks, Gomez posted a few more magical BFF moments from the wedding, including a pre-wedding toast and a dance floor shot. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 In the Season 2 finale, Alicent secretly travels to Dragonstone to meet with Rhaenyra, proposing a path to peace that would require sacrificing her own son Aegon and effectively conceding the Iron Throne to her longtime rival and former BFF. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for BFF

Word History

Etymology

Best Friends Forever

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2026.

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