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ljbf

/ˈlɪd͡ʒ.bɪf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ljbf
IPA
/ˈlɪd͡ʒ.bɪf/
16
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To ask (somebody) to remain a platonic friend; to turn down the offer of a romantic or sexual relationship.

Derogatory; Slang; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Initialism of let's just be friends, as opposed to being lovers.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlɪd͡ʒ.bɪf/

Usage

Inflected Forms

LJBFs (present, singular) LJBFing (participle, present) LJBFed (participle, past) LJBFed (past)

Phrases

friend zone

Frequently Paired Words

friend zone

Questions

How do you pronounce ljbf?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɪd͡ʒ.bɪf/.
What does ljbf mean?
To ask (somebody) to remain a platonic friend; to turn down the offer of a romantic or sexual relationship.
Where does ljbf come from?
Initialism of let's just be friends, as opposed to being lovers.

How to pronounce ljbf

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