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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship. neologism

   "She'd never had a boyfriend or girlfriend or theyfriend, not in her entire life."

Synonyms

All synonyms

enbyfriendjoyfriend

Example

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"She'd never had a boyfriend or girlfriend or theyfriend, not in her entire life."

Etymology

From they + friend, modelled after boyfriend and girlfriend.

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