frienemy
English
Alternative forms
- frenemy
Etymology
- Blend of friend + enemy. Likely to have been invented independently multiple times.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɹɛnəmi/
Noun
frienemy (plural frienemies)
- Alternative form of frenemy
- 1998: New Radicals, "You Get What You Give" - Frienemies who when you're down ain't your friend
Synonyms
- betrayer
- double-crosser
- traitor