While Palsy is a medical condition leading to unintended movement, Ping Pong Palsy is the embarrassing act of trying to pick up a a ping pong ball and being unable to do so. Causes you to look stupid and usually means your opponent scored. Symptoms worsen with alcohol consumption.

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