When this special day comes around, only the most heartfelt, warm or simply funny birthday wishes will do. That’s why we compiled this list of the absolute best, and of course, funny birthday quotes that may also double as happy wishes. No matter how you choose to wish a happy birthday to a friend, these simple, touching, or simply laughter-inducing messages will do the trick.
When you send a birthday message to a friend, it might not seem like a big deal, but we guarantee that even if it’s just a few words, they will surely appreciate it. Combine the touching message with a face-to-face wish and a greeting card, and you’ll have yourself the Holy Trinity level of a happy birthday wish!
Hold back from the cake for a bit and dig into these birthday wishes for a special friend, pick the ones you like the most and surprise your bestie!
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"Don't stress about your eyesight failing as you get older. It's nature's way of protecting you from shock as you walk past the mirror."
"Don't count the candles, but see the light they give. Don't count your years but the life you live. Happy birthday."
"Remember to smile awkwardly as everyone sings you "Happy Birthday" today!"
As an introvert I've always hated being out in public like a restaurant when they starts to sing happy birthday to me. Because i knew that everyone in the area would be looking at me
"I'm actually just here for the cake."
Yea i'v Said this allready lol, but in fairness the ppl that know me, also know i constantly come up with joke's like this.
"Oh hon, don't worry! Those aren't gray hairs, they're "wisdom highlights". And you happen to be extremely wise!"
"Happy Birthday to a person who regularly makes me pee myself with laughter. By the way, that’s going to happen more and more the older we get."
"Like a fine wine, you're only getting better with age."
"Watch what you're calling "gray hairs!" I prefer to see them as strands of birthday glitter growing out of your head. Now you're ready to party!"
"Happy Birthday, best friend. Thanks for being my rock."
"Happy birthday! I hope you’re not looking for a present because my presence is my gift to you."
"I think you're supposed to get finer and wiser with age? Well, that's okay, there's always next year!"
"Fun fact: birthdays are good for you! Statistics show that the more you have, the longer you live."
"Let's drink champagne and dance on the tables (until they ask us to leave the bar)."
"I'm so happy that the universe brought us together and we became best friends. Happy birthday!"
"I’m going to shower you with so much attention on your birthday, you’ll wish you’d never been born."
"When your birthday candles start a raging inferno threatening to engulf you and everything you hold dear, I’ll be there to help put out the flames. Because that’s what best friends are for."
"Happy Birthday to my awesome best friend! I’m so glad you were born something-something years ago!"
"Happy Birthday to the person who knows about all of my most embarrassing moments, and witnessed many of them first-hand."
"Thank you for being the brightest person I know. Hope to see you shine for years to come!"
"Another year older, and you just keep stronger, wiser, funnier, and more amazing! Have a very happy birthday my friend!"
"It's OK to light the candles on your birthday cake now; I've already alerted the fire department!"
"I have so many questions on your birthday. What did I do to deserve a wonderful best friend like you? Could you be any more awesome? And most puzzling, how are you going to fit all those candles on your birthday cake this year?"
"Best friends are the family you get to choose, and I'm so glad we chose each other. Happy birthday, beautiful."
"You live you life in a way that makes every day worth celebrating. Happy birthday, gorgeous!"
"You're building a beautiful, meaningful life for yourself. Take time to enjoy it, today and every day."
"How lucky I am to grow up alongside such a caring, kind, goofy person. I hope you spend the day in good company!"
"Your friendship is one of the most valued relationships in my life. I can't wait to continue growing together."
"Thank you for always being by my side and having my back. I'd do anything for you, especially today on your birthday!"
"We’ve been best friends for so long, I can’t remember which one of us is the bad influence. Happy birthday!"
"Happy birthday! I know one thing you won’t have to wish for in your candles this year, a great best friend. You’re very welcome."
"Happy Birthday to my best friend! You’ll probably never know how much I care about you, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop trying to tell you!"
"Happy Birthday to my BFF! If the day brings you half the love you bring to others, I know you’ll have a fantastic birthday."
"Someone very special to me was born on this day. I won’t keep you in suspense… it’s you! Happy Birthday!"
"Happy Birthday to my partner in crime. I look forward to the trouble we’re going to get into in the coming year."
"Happy Birthday to my bestie! You have so many great qualities, but probably my favorite is that you’re older than me!"
"Happy Birthday to my best friend in the world. I hope we stay close friends for the rest of our lives… especially since you have so much dirt on me!"
"Happy Birthday to my gorgeous, smart, talented, sweet, funny, and all-around awesome best friend!"
"There is no one I would rather blast Taylor Swift with all day and night. Happy birthday to my favorite Swiftie."
"You've grown so much in the last year, and I'm so proud of you. Here's to many more years of growing together."
"You have been so strong and so resilient in the face of a difficult year. Here's to better days ahead."
"Happy birthday to the girl who always has my back and is always there to pick me up when times get tough."
"Partners may come and go, but best friends are forever. Happy birthday to my best friend."
"Birthdays come once a year, but best friends are once in a lifetime. I'm so happy to call you mine!"
"Best wishes on your special day, as you begin another wonderful journey this year. Happy birthday!"
"Happy Birthday to the most awesome best friend anyone could ask for! I hope you know how much I love and appreciate you."
"The last year has been crazy. Fortunately, I have you to keep me sane. Happy Birthday, and let’s hope the next year brings bigger and better things."
"Happy Birthday to the one person who’s always there for me. I hope your big day is as wonderful as you are."
"Happy Birthday to my boon companion! May you get all of the good things you deserve, and none of the bad."
"I love how we’re such good friends that we can forget to buy each other presents on our birthdays and it’s no big deal."
"Happy Birthday to someone who’s talented, charming, and witty. And by the way, isn’t it eerie how best friends can be so much alike?"
"I hope you see yourself the way I see you: amazing, incredible, kind, smart, compassionate, funny, and wonderful."
"My birthday wish for you is that the drinks are free-flowing and you find a hottie at the bar tonight!"
"Thank you for all that you've brought to my life. The happiest of birthdays to my favorite friend."
"I'm so proud of you and for all that you do. Here's to the world's greatest best friend on your birthday!"
"I am so honored to call you my best friend. You deserve every good thing that comes to you on your birthday and beyond."
"Every year on your birthday, I get reminded of how much you mean to me as a best friend."
"Cheers to the nights that turned into mornings and the friend that turned into family. Happy birthday!"
"You make each day special just by being yourself. I hope you’re enjoying your special day—may life continue to bring you the best days ahead."
"Your year ahead is full of promise and potential. May you make it the best one yet. Happy birthday!"
"Today, you’re the birthday queen and should not accept anything less. Drink, eat, be merry, and have a happy birthday!"
"Happy birthday to you! Here’s to another year of lasting joy and incredible friends. Thanks for being awesome!"
"Happy birthday to the Betty to my Veronica, the Serena to my Blair, and the Jess to my Cece. Love you bestie."
"To my true ride or die on your special day, I hope your birthday is as happy as you make me."
