Alternative form of fair-weather friend.

Alternative spelling of penfriend

plural of false friend

A female friend (used to avoid the possible ambiguity of the term girlfriend) / (euphemistic) A quainter term for girlfriend, often used ironically.

plural of lady friend

(idiomatic, slang, non-vulgar) A friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship.

(US, Mafia, slang) A member of the Mafia in another town or district, but not a direct rival.

(US, Mafia, slang) A personal friend of the speaker/writer who is not a member of the Mafia.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see best, friend. / An especially close and trusted friend. / (informal) An object or concept considered very useful or helpful.

One who is no longer a friend; a former friend.