An individual who's main goal in life is to convince everyone on the entire internet that they are close friends with important people in a particular scene or movement. Typically these individuals do not have actual close friends. Extreme cases can be further defined as "Swagbaby Supreme".

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