Jul 26 Word of the Day
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
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
4
To try to hit the ground, and miss.
See: Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, hitchhike, don't panic, fall
See: Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, hitchhike, don't panic, fall
by The boy who picked flowers and made people sing May 22, 2003
6
the act of completeing a short errand which serves a group purpose by means of mechanical locomotion such as an automobile, motorcycle, or even bicycle, but ironically, not any form of aircraft.
by mainframe October 31, 2003