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The act of announcing oneself or adding emphasis to by trumpeting a phlegm-fueled harrumph-pa-rum-pum-pum-pum attack on unsuspecting eardrums.
Thar he blows again! Much to everyone’s annoyance, Captain Phlegm-Ahem announced his presence from behind the cubicle by coughing up a white whale and launching a series of lung biscuits over bow.
Ahoy matey, stick a cough drop in it! Or; better yet, stop being such a Moby Dick call in sick!
Ahoy matey, stick a cough drop in it! Or; better yet, stop being such a Moby Dick call in sick!
by Dean Barbella May 19, 2008
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