Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

joyfriend

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
joyfriend
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

Slang

noun

A partner in a queerplatonic relationship.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of joy + boyfriend. The word joy emphasizes the happiness the person brings to the relationship.

Usage

Inflected Forms

joyfriends (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

boyfriend girlfriend

Synonyms

enbyfriend theyfriend

Questions

What does joyfriend mean?
A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
Where does joyfriend come from?
Blend of joy + boyfriend. The word joy emphasizes the happiness the person brings to the relationship.

How to pronounce joyfriend

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