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fair–weather
adjective
: loyal or helpful only during times of success and happiness
Full Definition of FAIR-WEATHER
1
: loyal only during a time of success <a fair–weather friend>
2
: suitable for or done during fair weather <a fair–weather sail>
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First Known Use of FAIR-WEATHER
1736
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