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Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.
by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020
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A combination of two words: Prick and Truck.

A pruck (usually male) is a prick who drives an oversized truck to compensate for the size of his small tallywacker. They are easily identifiable by their Harley Davidson front license plates and/or decals. They also tend to take up more than one parking spot.
That truck just cut me off. What a pruck!
by Deus-ex-machina August 12, 2023
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Sociodetox: a period in time when one refrains from any and all social contact; whether it be in person, social media or both.
Bob had become cynical of the human race. He was mentally, emotionally and spiritually exhausted and needed to sociodetox in attempt to be right with the world again.
by Deus-ex-machina May 13, 2023
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Or, “Covidiocy”: the state of the world in the year of 2020 AD resulting in the pandemic known as Covid-19.

Some already existing idiots can now be referred as Cov(idiots) or Covidiots.
Cov(idiocy) has flooded every home via television set and social media feed with constant truths and untruths and only serves to instill fear, panic and division among the populace.
by Deus-ex-machina August 2, 2020
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1) A one-sided relationship.

2) A situation between two individuals where one is always the giver and the other is always the taker.

3) The act of an exploiter or parasite

Taken from the Dead Sea in the Middle East in that waters flow into it, but nothing flows out. (i.e. it takes but never gives back)
I was a good friend to Adora but she was never one to me. She freely took from me but never gave back. It was your textbook Dead Sea Syndrome.
by Deus-ex-machina September 26, 2023
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Noun: a young, beautiful woman who claims to be your friend and takes advantage of your kindness, but will throw you under the bus once she’s through with you.

Being a friend to an Adora is a one-sided relationship. Expect no mutual respect or affection.

An Adora is an unwise emotional investment. You pour yourself into her, but you see no return. You give and give and give, but she only takes and takes and takes. She will NEVER give back. One can become emotional bankrupt falling for an Adora. You will only feel spent as you just keep investing over and over again.

An Adora is a parasite in that she feeds off of your generosity.

She is an apt definition of the Dead Sea Syndrome. You are also most likely a Second String Friend.

Do not confess your feelings to an Adora. She will urge you to be honest with her, but instead of letting you down with compassion, she’ll turn your world upside down and make it a living hell.

In Greek mythology, she would be a siren. Do not be tempted by her beauty or deceitful nature.

Synonymous: parasite, leech, mooch, louse, sycophant, sponge, user, opportunist
A: I gave that girl everything and ended up with nothing.

B: I’m sorry, but I tried to warn you. An Adora will do that to you every time.
by Deus-ex-machina October 22, 2023
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