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
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.
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1-Slang name used by African American youths in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area to describe a black mail with long hair that acts heterosexual however is suspected of being a queen.

2-Typically Lurch is a "Big talking" ladies man that no one ever sees with a woman.
I could totally see Lurch smoking someone's pole.
by EL_Coyote April 06, 2010
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A tall, gangly, timid male who in generally inept at accomplishing any task with grace or elegance. Very rarely socially presentable but usually entertains with his awkwardness.
Did you see Lurch eat shit right in front of those girls at the party?

Ya that's some straight up Lurchin' shit!
by moransickle October 04, 2012
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a massive person- really tall and lanky
stopp hoggin the boards, just cuz ur a lurch.
by belly February 26, 2005
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To leave in tough predicament or spot, not reliable, put someone in a bad position
"I don't care if I leave work in a lurch when I leave." I left everyone in a lurch when I took 5 days of vacation to go on a golf trip.
by charlesthomascj April 08, 2007
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