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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Goldstein plays Simon, an affable guy and BFF of Laura (Poots) since their university days. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 Getting your nails done with your BFF is one of life's greatest luxuries, as is getting ready together. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Amid this budding flirtation, Taylor shows up to celebrate New Year’s Eve with her BFF. Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025 Consider also that Gomez’s BFF, Taylor Swift, will not be attending this year’s VMAs, despite her potential for a record-breaking win. Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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