English Explanatory Dictionary

fair-weather friend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is friendly, helpful, or available only when it is advantageous or convenient to be so.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛəˌwɛðə ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˈfɛːˌwɛðə ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˈfɛɚˌwɛðɚ ˈfɹɛnd/ en-us-fair-weather friend.flac en-au-fair-weather friend.ogg

Word forms

fair-weather friend fair-weather friends fair weather friend fairweather friend

Etymology

From fair-weather + friend, drawing an analogy between good weather and trouble-free times.

Derived words

fair-weather friendship
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