more than friends

noun

Participants in a two-way relationship that is closer than a typical friendship, especially a romantic or marital relationship.

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Meanings

nounmore than friends pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyParticipants in a two-way relationship that is closer than a typical friendship, especially a romantic or marital relationship.

    Here we go again / I kinda wanna be more than friends / So take it easy on me / I'm afraid you're never satisfied

    2010, Neon Trees, Animal
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