A neighborhood in an urban area/ suburb of the big city where lower income houses are built. The Houses usually have a brick facade on the front of the house, while the surrounding sides are made of a cheap vinyl material. These houses seem to cheap in the beginning, but to keep in good condition they must be re-vinyled every 2 years.

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