monthly friend
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The menstrual period.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Experiencing the visit of my monthly friend at work, I trudged out into the kiln today, across the car park to the little shop in search of some tampons.
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).
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Common questions
What does “monthly friend” mean?
The menstrual period.
Is “monthly friend” formal or informal?
monthly friend is generally slang.
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