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friends of friends

friends of friends is the plural of friend of a friend.

Meaning of friend of a friend

Noun

friend of a friend (plural friends of friends)

  1. An acquaintance known vaguely through a mutual friend; someone that one does not know well.
    Synonyms:
    foaf

Questions about friends of friends

What is friends of friends the plural of?
Friends of friends is the plural of friend of a friend.

Words near friends of friends in the dictionary

  1. friends of Bill
  2. friends of Bill W.
  3. friends of Bill's
  4. friends of Bluey
  5. friends of Dorothy
  6. friends of friends
  7. Friends of God
  8. friends of mine
  9. friends of ours
  10. friends of the court
  11. friends with benefits

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