nepotism friend

English

Etymology

Modelled after nepotism baby (“someone who benefits from their parent's influence or support”).

Noun

nepotism friend (plural nepotism friends)

1. (slang, derogatory) Someone who benefits from having a famous or influential friend.
   • 2023 September 26, Mariah Espada, “How Internet Nepo-Friends Have Cultivated Their Own Online Stardom”, in Time‎^[1], New York, N.Y.: Time Inc., →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 2023-10-05:

     The latest viral figure suddenly getting multi-million dollar brand deals may just be a nepotism friend, or the best friend of someone who is already famous.

Derived terms

• nepo friend (clipping)

 

References

• “nepotism friend”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.