friend-in-law
friend-in-law · friends-in-law
A friend by association rather than choice, such as the friend of a partner, spouse or…A friend by association rather than choice, such as the friend of a partner, spouse or other friend; an acquaintance.
Meaning
1 senses(humorous)A friend by association rather than choice, such as the friend of a partner, spouse or other friend; an acquaintance.
Origin
From friend + -in-law, by analogy with mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brotheFrom friend + -in-law, by analogy with mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, etc.
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Forms
plural: friends-in-law| Singular | friend-in-law |
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| Plural | friends-in-law |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular