frenemy

Noun

Meaning

(humorous) Someone who pretends to be your friend, but is really your enemy.

(humorous) A fair-weather friend who is also a rival.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Examples

He might have been directing such a proclamation to frenemy Marc Bolan, whom he would very quickly eclipse. Source: Internet

"Jessica Knoll introduces you to your new best frenemy, and you're going to love it. Source: Internet

Running through the narrative is the escalating tension between Hamilton and his political frenemy Aaron Burr, played with Teflon bonhomie and slow-simmering rage by Odom. Source: Internet

Their shareholders would not appreciate confidential information or intellectual property to be shared with a competitor, friend, enemy or frenemy. Source: Internet

For many leaders, digital can be a “frenemy." Source: Internet

Sometimes though, it can be hard to tell if your peers have your best interests in mind, which is why it's important to look out for any signs that your friend is actually more of a "frenemy." Source: Internet

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