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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But Skinner knew there was plenty of narrative potential in focusing on the thorny relationship Benny strikes up with Carmen, a girl who ends up being both his beard and his BFF. Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his football BFF, tight end Travis Kelce. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025 Additionally, the festival will honor Lucy Liu with the Rising to the Challenge Award at BFF’s annual Festival Award Ceremony on Saturday, June 21. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2025 In Documentary Competition, BFF will host the world premiere of No Baby on Board, directed and produced by Julia Kots. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 May 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 22 May. 2025.

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