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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In Documentary Competition, BFF will host the world premiere of No Baby on Board, directed and produced by Julia Kots. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 June 2025 His offseason moves have mostly panned out, despite missing out on Bregman — a deal Epstein reportedly had a part in as a Red Sox minority owner and special adviser and BFF to Red Sox President Sam Kennedy. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 Jill and Bethenny were the first true BFF breakup on Housewives to devastate viewers. Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025 That would be Daryl Dixon, following the adventures of the badass biker overseas, recently adding his BFF Carol back into the mix. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 June 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 Jun. 2025.

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