A person who is invited to a party or other social activity simply as filler, and isn't really liked much by anyone there.
After Danny got into an argument with a friend of the host, she ended it by telling him that nobody wanted him there. He looked around and found no support, and so he left. He knew then that he was invited simply to be a background prop.
by T. Fendlestein April 29, 2013
by The man who shagged your nan January 1, 2020
A background character (aka an extra) in a tv series or movie who isn’t often noticed but if you watch the show back you can clearly see this character is dealing coke in the background of your favorite children’s show
“Do you know who plays the background coke dealer in Barney?” “Yeah I heard he gets quite the salary!”
by Verbal roccrates January 30, 2021
"Maybe its because of the backgrounders why your audio can't be heard well ?"
"Dang those backgrounders!!! They ruined the picture again!!!
"Dang those backgrounders!!! They ruined the picture again!!!
by Omnom nom November 15, 2020
"Maybe because of the backgrounders I cant hear your audio recording well?"
"Dang those backgrounders!!! they ruined my picture again!!!
"Dang those backgrounders!!! they ruined my picture again!!!
by Omnom nom November 15, 2020
A person who replies to a social media post/photo with a completely unrelated comment. Typically, the comment is in reference to something in the background of the photo.
Rather than be of help, Ted chose to be a backgrounder and commented on something unrelated to the post seeking advice.
by peterreis October 2, 2023