semiacquaintance

English

Etymology

From semi- +‎ acquaintance.

Noun

semiacquaintance (plural semiacquaintances)

1. A vague acquaintance; a person whom one barely knows.
   • 2014, Jen Kirkman, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself, page 188:

     Another semiacquaintance, Ali, said to me, “Jen, you're getting the perfect training for motherhood at this party!”