framily
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Meaning · English
A group of friends who are close like a family.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Often, these groups would include at least one gay character who would be depicted sympathetically, if usually as desexualised. Movies focused specifically on gay/queer framilies produced.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “framily” mean?
A group of friends who are close like a family.
Is “framily” formal or informal?
framily is generally slang.