Ami
a friend, especially a male friend.
a boyfriend or male lover.
Contemporary Examples
Stephen Farber talks to director ami Canaan Mann about giving voice to victims.
Killing a Hollywood Legacy Stephen Farber October 13, 2011
But ami Kaufman and I are not the only Israelis (American–or otherwise) with something to say about the occupation.
The Price is Wrong isra Emily L. Hauser June 25, 2012
“It was a unique advantage having Michael as a producer,” ami says.
Killing a Hollywood Legacy Stephen Farber October 13, 2011
ami Kaufman and others have made serious arguments for this choice.
Whither The Israeli Left? Brent E. Sasley January 23, 2013
Historical Examples
But with you, mon ami, I know very well that I waste my time.
The Avenger E. Phillips Oppenheim
“I doubt it not, mon ami,” quoth the archer, going back to his tankard.
The White Company Arthur Conan Doyle
Be successful, ami lecteur, and all your relatives will love you.
Beatrice Boville and Other Stories Ouida
The cur gravely salutes you as you pass by, “Bon jour, mon ami!”
War Letters of a Public-School Boy Paul Jones.
ami was white, except for a few brown spots on his back, and one on top of his head.
Paul and His Dog, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIII) Charles Paul de Kock
And now, mon ami—just for me, you know—a little song of autrefois.
The Martian George Du Maurier
noun
a male friend
n.
14c., “friend lover,” from Old French amy, ami (see Amy).
Alternate Mark Inversion
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having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition. friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering. agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others. Obsolete. lovable or lovely. Contemporary Examples A knock at the door interrupted him, and his face resumed its amiable expression. Read ‘The King […]
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having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition. friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering. agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others. Obsolete. lovable or lovely. Historical Examples Clemence, on the contrary, seemed to increase in amiability and liveliness. Gerfaut, Complete Charles de Bernard But […]
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having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition. friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering. agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others. Obsolete. lovable or lovely. Historical Examples And then, quite strangely, for a moment we all amiably discussed whether cold compresses might not be […]