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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 β€œsecond 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 β€œSecond 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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the most intelligent, sexiest and funniest boyfriend ever!
"does your erwin has a brother? is he single?"
by peppermint patty1 February 04, 2010
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The best guy ever, who loves to write poems. He rocks at everything, and loves going outside. He's very easy to get to know, and everyone loves him. A very awesome guy. :D
Person X: Who are you going to the concert with?

Person A: Erwin.

Person X: Count me in!
by Reader1199 June 18, 2010
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Small town in north-eastern Tennessee. The Appalachian Trail runs near it, and it is a popular destination for hikers to 1. resupply and/or 2. waste days away at the local hiker hostel.
-Erwin is a good stop off point, they have a movie theater, a sonic and a couple pizza places.

-let's do this thang.
by smockadoodledoo March 11, 2010
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The most amazing person you will ever meet. His friend Aaron is a total failure compared to him. Erwin is a tall handsome man that Aaron strives to be and he will be the better friend.
Man I wish Aaron would be more like Erwin.
by Aar0n119 November 26, 2018
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pulling an erwin is when someone walks into a pole, or any type of solid object that you may walk into.
dude #1: yo man, did that guy just walk into a pole?
dude #2: yeah man, that foo pulled an erwin .
dude #1: tru, lets get drunk
dude #2: word up
by Misq April 03, 2007
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