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girlfriend

girlf·riend

UK/ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ US/ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ very common informal

noun

1.

any female friend

  • “Mary and her girlfriend organized the party”
2.

a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved

  • “his girlfriend kicked him out”
Synonyms

Origin

From girl + friend.

Phrases

  • do you have a girlfriend
  • girlfriend experience
  • part-time girlfriend
  • trophy boyfriend
  • trophy girlfriend
  • trophy partner
  • you kiss your girlfriend with that mouth

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Broader terms

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