see 'friends with benefits'

casual relationship implying no committment, but involving companionship (the friends bit) and some sort of physical element like making out, sex, baseball (the benefits). although rumored to be a myth, absolutely possible.
> i don't have a boyfriend, but i do get to make out with my FWB.

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