Created in October of 2004 by an individual named Rafiki of Oregon. When a man, more notably a guy, is going out with a woman but is unwilling to give the relationship a name (e.g girlfriend), the woman is described as a lady friend.
A lady friend provides all of the satisfaction of a girlfriend without any of the commitments.
What NBA bloggers call their girlfriends
I missed the 2nd half last night. I was out with my lady friend
the equivalent of a guyfriend, or a friend that just happens to be a guy.
I'm hanging with my lady friend tonight!
The term successful men in their late 20s use to describe an older, more experienced (sexually and professionally) woman (either their own age or in cougardom) with whom they maintain a relationship, but without fear of commitment or of such a mature woman becoming psycho, controlling, possessive gold diggers.
He goes to a city once a month to visit his lady friend.
A woman you engage in sexual intercourse with, but aren't dating; a friend with benefits.
Me and my lady friend walked to the store, but instead of holding hands, we drank beer and tried to push eachother into cars driving by.
A person whom you are dating exclusively, but who has not yet been elevated to "boyfriend" or "girlfriend" status.
See also: "special lady friend"
I'd like you guys to meet my special lady friend Jill; we've been sleeping--err, chilling together for about three weeks now.
A woman who is not your girlfriend, but is also more than an acquaintance. Generally the time between when you start talking to said woman, and she either becomes your girlfriend, or someone that you used to know. This time can last anywhere from several hours to several months.
"Are you guys girlfriend and boyfriend?" "No, she's my special lady friend."