a term used to describe someone that is rarely seen in their role, either an actor athlete or musician. Can be related in a spare tire in your car. Its always there but its never used.
Did you hear that new song by Chris Cornell?

No, that guy is a spare
by JimmytheGreek April 7, 2011
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Word used to describe any extra unit of hardware, method of transportation, object or intangible concept that cannot reach its maximum potential, mainly as a result of the original being stolen or fiddled with. Occasionally, the spare might have been the one that was stolen by mistake. Often used in a context to convey disbelief that the use of the spare was suggested in the first place.
Guy 1: "Hey, let me use that computer."
Guy 2: "Why don't you just use the computer that you stole...?"
Guy 1: "How can I use that computer when it is a spare?! I need full access!"
by Mr. Wa February 17, 2009
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used by netphorians

"to be lame"
"Volunteering at the zoo sounds pretty spare to me."
by toby June 18, 2004
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an 80s "Valley Girl"-ish contraction of "spare me". Used as an exclamation when something unbelievable or otherwise unpleasant has occurred.
Q: "Do you like my new hat"?
A: "SPARE!"
by Mmmmike December 12, 2006
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Lame, acting like a loser
What you call someone when they're acting stupid

Or calling someone the "spare"/outcast
Dude stop being such a spare!
by MissChevious March 30, 2011
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"oh them trainers are spare mate"

"oi did you hear kev on radio last week? truss his mixing was spare"
by Slender March 2, 2004
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spare parts is an insult used to call someone bottom of the barrel
you're made of spare parts aren't ya bud?
by shesdickeredbud December 29, 2016
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