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girlfriend

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/

The English word “girlfriend” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
  2. A female friend of a woman or girl.
  3. A fellow gay man, especially a friend as opposed to a sexual partner.
  4. A term of address for a female friend or among gay men.

verb

  1. To be a girlfriend to (someone).
  2. To have (someone) as a girlfriend.

Etymology

From girl + friend.

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