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fair-weath⋅er

[fair-weth-er]
–adjective
1. used in or intended for fair weather only.
2. weakening or failing in time of trouble: His fair-weather friends left him when he lost his money.

Origin:
1730–40
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fair-weath·er   (fâr'wěth'ər)
adj.  
  1. Suitable or used only during fair weather: fair-weather hiking gear.

  2. Present and dependable only in good times: fair-weather friends.

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