fren·e·my  (frěn'ə-mē)  n. pl. fren·e·mies Informal A person who is ostensibly friendly or collegial with someone but who is actually antagonistic or competitive. [Blend of fr(iend) + enemy.] |
| Main Entry: | frenemy |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a person who pretends to be a friend but is actually an enemy; a rival with which one maintains friendly relations |
| Example: | There seems to be a frenemy relationship between Google and other search engines. |
| Etymology: | 1953 |
| Usage: | also adj. |