conveniencefriend
nounUK /kənˈviːniəns frɛnd/
US /kənˈviːniəns frɛnd/
A convenience friend is a friend who is easy to be with and helps you when you need it.
My neighbor is my convenience friend because she watches my dog whenever I travel.
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2. A person you spend time with mainly because they are useful or nearby.
He treats his roommate as a convenience friend, only talking to him when he needs a ride.
3. A friend you contact only when you need a favor.
She only calls me when she needs help moving, so I feel like a convenience friend.
4. A low-effort friendship that requires little time or emotional work.
Their convenience friend relationship works because they both prefer short, simple chats.