bff

or BFF

[ bee-ef-ef ]

abbreviation for

, Informal.

, plural bffs, BFFs

1. 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.

2. one’s close associate, ally, or supporter:

   the oil lobby and its bff’s in Congress.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bff¹

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

Example Sentences

While not exactly BFF yet, but Cuba and the U.S. just became closer than they have since diplomatic ties were cut in 1961.

From The Daily Beast

The cover story was titled “Kim Kardashian: The Art of Reality,” and written by M.I.A. BFF Lynn Hirschberg.

From The 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.

From The Daily Beast

Remember when Yair Lapid was an unstoppable political juggernaut, and Naftali Bennett was his BFF?

From The Daily Beast

While BFF Decker landed the cover, Teigen was named “rookie of the year,” launching her career as a smoldering centerfold.

From The Daily Beast