conditionalfriendship
nounUK /kənˈdɪʃənl ˈfrɛndʃɪp/
US /kənˈdɪʃənl ˈfrɛndʃɪp/
A friendship that only works if someone gets something in return.
Their conditionalfriendship ended when he stopped sharing his toys.
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2. A friendship that lasts only while things are easy or useful.
It was a conditionalfriendship that faded as soon as she needed real help.
3. A bond where one person must keep giving gifts or favors to stay friends.
He realized it was a conditionalfriendship when she only called to borrow money.
4. A pretend friendship kept up for a reason, like popularity or a favor.
The conditionalfriendship was obvious when they ignored him at lunch.