Side Friends and Tip Culture
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Diem Of The Week
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Word Of The Week
side friend /saɪd frɛnd/
noun phrase
A friend who is not a close friend, and who is only spoken to in specific instances eg. “i always feel like the side friend. always. it never fails. i’m not the main friend for anyone except if somebody needs homework help or needs a listening ear.”
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Diem Out Of Context
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