significant other



significant other

A person with whom one is in a serious romantic relationship. Primarily heard in US. Since Kelly didn't have a significant other, she attended her friend's wedding alone.
See also: other, significant

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Veta-Macedonian
Shiva (2)-Persian
Piliranipil-ee-RAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Golnara-Tatar
LuksaLOOK-sahEsperanto
Reinierrie-NEERDutch