A portmanteau of friend and envy — the specific jealousy you feel toward a friend who has something you want, whether it's a cooler job, a better relationship, more followers, or seemingly effortless success. Frienvy is the social-media era's name for a very old feeling: rooting for your friend while quietly resenting their wins. It's distinct from regular envy because the closeness makes it hit harder and feel guiltier.
Every time Jess posted another travel photo from Bali, Maya had to admit she was deep in frienvy territory.
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(slang) Envy experienced toward friends.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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