guy friend

See also: guy-friend and guyfriend

English

Alternative forms

• guy-friend
• guyfriend

Etymology

guy +‎ friend

Pronunciation

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Noun

guy friend (plural guy friends)

1. (colloquial) A male friend.

Usage notes

This term is used to distinguish males who are platonic friends from males who are "boyfriends", which usually indicates a relationship that is romantic or intimate in nature.

See also

• chickfriend