friend-in-law

English

Etymology

From friend +‎ -in-law, by analogy with mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, etc.

Noun

friend-in-law (plural friends-in-law)

  1. (humorous) A friend by association rather than choice, such as the friend of a partner, spouse or other friend; an acquaintance.
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