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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Charlotte Flair waved a black pom pom in support of her new BFF Alexa Bliss. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Meanwhile, Kaylor’s true BFF, Caley, is in town from Pennsylvania. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 18 July 2025 Vince and Kelley spoke in the HOH room after Vince nominated her for eviction (because who doesn't put your BFF on the block?). David Wysong, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025 Other deals include up to 35% off on waffle bath bundles and the bamboo viscose comforter that is campaigning for a new role as your bed’s BFF. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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