friend zone
The term "friend zone" is often used in informal contexts to describe a one-sided romantic interest where one person is seen only as a friend by the other.
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Definition
B2Social Interactions
(informal, slang)A situation where one person has romantic feelings for someone who only sees them as a friend.
Example
- He confessed his love, but she put him in the friend zone.
- Being in the friend zone can be frustrating when you have deeper feelings.
B2Social Interactions
(informal, slang)To classify someone as only a friend, despite their romantic interest.
Example
- She decided to friend zone him because she didn't feel the same way.
- It's hard to tell someone they're in the friend zone without hurting their feelings.
Similar
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