borrowedcircle
/ˈbɒrəʊdˌsɜːkəl/nounVerified NewA social life consisting almost entirely of a partner's friends and family.
Common where one partner relocated or works remotely: every dinner guest is "her friend" or "his cousin". When the relationship ends, the calendar goes dark.
Etym. — borrowed + circle — the network is on loan, not owned.
Rel. — couplingdrift
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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