BFF
noun
plural BFFs
informal
: a very close friend
A BFF doesn't gossip about or lie to you. She doesn't share your secrets on her MySpace page.—
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There’s a kidnapping subplot featuring Fox’s longtime BFF and collaborator Richie Shazam, who has to be rescued by Fox and two comely dommes-cum-superheroes (played by Fox’s friends and fellow downtown fixtures Sara Apple Maliki and Alexandra Harris).
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
The Etsy team is seeing a huge shift in gifting culture to commemorate BFF anniversaries, new jobs, and even divorces.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 May 2024
And, just like the stars at the actual gala, Gomez was in good company, as style stand-outs like Rihanna, Katy Perry and the singer’s BFF Taylor Swift were among the stars absent from the iconic New York City event this year.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Blake Lively wore a Michael Kors Collection black leather dress in December to celebrate the birthday of BFF Taylor Swift.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The spinoff series centered on Danny’s eldest daughter, D.J. (Bure), a 30-something widow bringing up three kids of her own with the help of her sister Stephanie (Sweetin) and childhood BFF Kimmy Gibbler (Barber).
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Gayle, of course, is Gayle King, Winfrey's BFF for nearly half a century.
—Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Sterling, 3, is the oldest child of Patrick and his wife, Brittany.
Randi Mahomes and her childhood BFF Teresa Toombs talked about the family’s Easter meal, Randi’s puzzle club, her forthcoming children’s book and their high school reunion this year.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
In July 2023, when Grace dyed her hair purple to celebrate Gomez's BFF Taylor Swift releasing Speak Now (Taylor's Version), the singer and actress shared a funny post on Instagram about the difficulties of having famous friends.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
The Etsy team is seeing a huge shift in gifting culture to commemorate BFF anniversaries, new jobs, and even divorces.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 May 2024
And, just like the stars at the actual gala, Gomez was in good company, as style stand-outs like Rihanna, Katy Perry and the singer’s BFF Taylor Swift were among the stars absent from the iconic New York City event this year.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Blake Lively wore a Michael Kors Collection black leather dress in December to celebrate the birthday of BFF Taylor Swift.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The spinoff series centered on Danny’s eldest daughter, D.J. (Bure), a 30-something widow bringing up three kids of her own with the help of her sister Stephanie (Sweetin) and childhood BFF Kimmy Gibbler (Barber).
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Gayle, of course, is Gayle King, Winfrey's BFF for nearly half a century.
—Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Sterling, 3, is the oldest child of Patrick and his wife, Brittany.
Randi Mahomes and her childhood BFF Teresa Toombs talked about the family’s Easter meal, Randi’s puzzle club, her forthcoming children’s book and their high school reunion this year.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
In July 2023, when Grace dyed her hair purple to celebrate Gomez's BFF Taylor Swift releasing Speak Now (Taylor's Version), the singer and actress shared a funny post on Instagram about the difficulties of having famous friends.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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“BFF.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BFF. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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