friend zones

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of friend zone
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of friend zone
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APA

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Chicago

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