plural of fair weather friend

(humorous, rhetorical question) Asked to tall people or someone that is at a high vantage point, either literally or metaphorically.

(automotive, American spelling, Canadian spelling) A tire with rubber that remains soft in below-freezing conditions, but gives longer tread life in warm conditions than winter tires

(idiomatic) To make progress only with difficulty.

(sports, idiomatic) A fan who only pays attention to their favorite team when they are performing well.

(archaic) To conciliate; to flatter.

(automotive, British spelling, Irish, South African, Australian and NZ spelling) A tyre with rubber that remains soft in below-freezing conditions, but gives longer tread life in warm conditions than winter tyres

(humorous) Synonym of nice weather for ducks (“rainy weather”)

(humorous) Synonym of nice weather for ducks (“rainy weather”)

A friendship that is utilitarian and opportunistic.