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girlfriend
noun girl·friend \ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend\
: a woman that someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with
: a female friend
Full Definition of GIRLFRIEND
1
: a female friend
2
: a frequent or regular female companion in a romantic or sexual relationship
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First Known Use of GIRLFRIEND
1859
Rhymes with GIRLFRIEND
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GIRLFRIEND Defined for Kids
girlfriend
noun girl·friend \ˈgərl-ˌfrend\
Definition of GIRLFRIEND for Kids
1
: a female friend
2
: a regular female companion of a boy or man
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