friend zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The situation in which one is viewed by a potential partner as a platonic friend, which complicates the initiation of a romantic relationship.

verb

To classify (someone) as a friend, without any possibility of a romantic relationship.

/ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ En-au-friend zone.ogg

friend zone friend zones friendzone friend-zone friend zoning friend zoned

Popularized in a 1994 episode of the American sitcom Friends.

just friends LJBF nice guy syndrome

friend-zonee friendzoner

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