fair-weather friendship
fair-weather friendship noun: a friendship that is utilitarian and opportunistic.
Noun
fair-weather friendship (plural fair-weather friendships)
- A friendship that is utilitarian and opportunistic.
Forms of fair-weather friendship
| plural | fair-weather friendships |
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Origin of fair-weather friendship
From fair-weather friend + -ship.
Questions about fair-weather friendship
- What does fair-weather friendship mean?
- Fair-weather friendship means a friendship that is utilitarian and opportunistic.
- What part of speech is fair-weather friendship?
- Fair-weather friendship is a noun.
- What is the plural of fair-weather friendship?
- The plural of fair-weather friendship is fair-weather friendships.
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