Meaning

2 senses

  1. (neologism, slang)A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:joyfriend.

  2. (neologism, slang)A partner in a queerplatonic relationship.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:joyfriend.

Origin

Blend of joy + boyfriend. The word joy emphasizes the happiness the person brings to the r

Blend of joy + boyfriend. The word joy emphasizes the happiness the person brings to the relationship.

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Forms

plural: joyfriends
Singularjoyfriend
Pluraljoyfriends

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms
enbyfriendtheyfriend

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
jovialjoyA2joyfuljoyfullyjoyousjoyride

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