Definition of "frenemy" [frenemy]

• Someone who pretends to be your friend, but is really your enemy. (noun)
• A fair-weather friend who is also a rival. (noun)

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• "The term frenemy appeared in print as early as 1953, but gained huge popularity in the past few years."
• "Though the term frenemy is not gender-specific, there is something troubling about the fact that it is overwhelmingly applied to women."
• "The term frenemy, seamlessly blending the words fri (end) and enemy, refers to someone who pretends to be a friend but actually is an enemy --- a proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing in the world of friendships."