Fair-weather

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Suitable for use only during fair weather. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Dependable only in the absence of trouble. not-comparable, usually

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"Tom is such a fair-weather friend."

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fair-weather fanfair-weather friend

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