friendly

Definition

  • noun: a game between sports teams that is done for fun and not as part of a regular playing season
  • noun: one that is friendly
  • adjective: acting like a friend
  • adjective: of, relating to, or befitting a 'friend'
  • usually + 'to' or 'toward'
  • synonyms: propitious, kind, favorable

Examples

  • Several soldiers were killed by 'friendly fire'. [=they were accidentally killed by weapons fired from their own side]

  • environmentally 'friendly' products = eco-'friendly' products [=products that do not harm the environment]

  • They are 'friendly with' their new neighbors. [=they are friends with their new neighbors]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sun runs with "Taken". Big grab of Susannah... Of course I still want that drink. Then give me something. That won't be possible. I'm friendly when I drink. Very friendly when I'm grateful. The Guardian are running a fucking live blog and a short piece on the historical symbolism of the pig. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Black Mirror Title: The National Anthem Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) overcome the pitfall Claudius. I was just lucky happiness.? It was masterful! Once I defeated the rulers of the darkness, I will reward you. was very friendly but I wonder what prince of darkness well planned next for us. The black prince is consistently powerful We must hurry. (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior
  • (..) Dr. Hodgins is finished, have him analyze the ink on my daughter's report card. An excellent idea. Perhaps you'd like to place a little friendly wager over who is correct. BOOTH: You made a bet with this creep? Booth, it's not a bet (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Fight in the Fixer Season: 11 Episode 15