party friend vs party mate

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A complete search of the internet has found these results:

party friend is the most popular phrase on the web.

Some examples from the web:

Molly is Kate's craziest party friend from high school.
And to our Communist Party friends.
They created suspicion and accusations of favouritism for party friends in the distribution of help.
American party friends of Barney's.
(IN RUSSIAN ACCENT) Hello, American party friends of Barney's.
It is in interesting to note that President Basescu who through many years was not ready to contribute to the cohesion of the political system and consensus among the political parties, is now crying foul and with him many of his European party friends.
There's business friends, and party friends,
Why don't you call one of your dinner party friends to come help?

Some examples from the web:

You should throw a party, mate.
It was a ripper of a party, mate.
I saw him at the arcade opening night party with his mates.
Is the real bloody full moon party, mate, that's what it is!
What I don't do, is bring to a mate's party an, admittedly perfectly formed, young pixie warlock.
Your the type of girl that enjoys the Goth/ Emo style so getting the latest goth fashion is important. Head over to the shops to choose your clothing for tonights party at your mates house.
Grabbed the only mates he had and bingo, instant costume party.
Julie's mate's having a party tonight.

Answer 1

More popular!

party friend

2,300,000 results on the web

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640,000 results on the web