frenemy

[fren-uh-mee]

fren·e·my

[fren-uh-mee]
noun
Informal. a person or group that is friendly toward another because the relationship brings benefits, but harbors feelings of resentment or rivalry: Clearly, turning the competition into frenemies is good for your business.

Origin:
1975-80; fr(iend) + enemy
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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.
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