bff

or BFF

[ bee-ef-ef ]

/ ˈbiˈɛfˈɛf /

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abbreviation, noun plural bffs, BFFsInformal.

a person's best friend, typically a girl's (sometimes used facetiously): I really miss my bffs.Cheryl in Customer Service called twice today—she's my new BFF.

one’s close associate, ally, or supporter: the oil lobby and its bff’s in Congress.

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Origin of bff

First recorded in 1995-2000; initial letters of best friend/friends forever

Words nearby bff

bf, B.F.A., B.F.A.Mus., BFD, BFE, bff, BFI, BFN, BFPO, B.F.S., BFT

How to use bff in a sentence

While not exactly BFF yet, but Cuba and the U.S. just became closer than they have since diplomatic ties were cut in 1961.
Up To Speed: The Cuba Embargo|Nina Strochlic|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The cover story was titled “Kim Kardashian: The Art of Reality,” and written by M.I.A. BFF Lynn Hirschberg.
That Time Kim Kardashian Freaked Out About Being Captured Nude on a Magazine Cover|Marlow Stern|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bonus: BFF Billy Crystal, who hosted that year, giving Williams a big bear hug as he exited, trophy in hand, to the wings.
Best Oscar Speeches of All Time: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep & More|Kevin Fallon|March 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Remember when Yair Lapid was an unstoppable political juggernaut, and Naftali Bennett was his BFF?
The Lapid-Bennett Alliance Is Breaking Down|Emily L. Hauser|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

While BFF Decker landed the cover, Teigen was named “rookie of the year,” launching her career as a smoldering centerfold.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Chrissy Teigen Weds John Legend|Anna Klassen|September 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST