fuck buddy
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Meaning · English
A sex partner with whom one has sex, usually repeatedly, but without any romantic attachments.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As I get to know a man, the image becomes overshadowed by his real self. I like him for who he is, but not for sex. There are also men I've been sexual with who did not become friends. These have been men with whom the only basis for interaction was sexual attraction […] It was easier to continue to
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 “fuck buddy” mean?
A sex partner with whom one has sex, usually repeatedly, but without any romantic attachments.
Is “fuck buddy” formal or informal?
fuck buddy is generally slang, vulgar.