nepotism friend
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Meaning · English
Someone who benefits from having a famous or influential friend.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The latest viral figure suddenly getting multi-million dollar brand deals may just be a nepotism friend, or the best friend of someone who is already famous.
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 “nepotism friend” mean?
Someone who benefits from having a famous or influential friend.
Is “nepotism friend” formal or informal?
nepotism friend is generally derogatory, slang.