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fair–weather
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fair–weather
(adjective)
fair–weather
/
ˈ
feɚˌwɛðɚ/
adjective
fair–weather
/
ˈ
feɚˌwɛðɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FAIR–WEATHER
always used before a noun
disapproving
:
loyal or helpful only during times of success and happiness
They are
fair-weather
friends. [=they are friends when you are successful but not when you fail]
fair-weather
fans
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