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
2
the combination of sheets and wrinkles that make the lines on your face and skin from laying on sheets while you sleep.
by Corinne Fullmer July 03, 2008
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Margie went to the bathroom to tinkle but instead had to spray the bathroom heavily with room freshener after the shinkle she experienced.
by newwordscreatedhere April 30, 2010
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Throw in some Shinkle's if you're going to play!
If I only had one more Shinkle I would be able to play another game of cards.
If I only had one more Shinkle I would be able to play another game of cards.
by Herbert Cumtoe-Scalywag February 24, 2006