frenemy

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frenemy 

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛnəmi/ 

NOUN (plural frenemies)

informal

A person with whom one is friendly despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry.

Example sentences

Origin

1950s: blend of friend and enemy.

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"Frenemy" (alternately spelled "frienemy") is a portmanteau of "friend" and "enemy" that can refer to either an enemy disguised as a friend or someone who's ...