First Known Use: 1977
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frenemy
noun fren·e·my \ˈfre-nə-mē\
plural fren·e·mies
Definition of FRENEMY
: one who pretends to be a friend but is actually an enemy
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Origin of FRENEMY
blend of friend and enemy
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