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.