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
Plural of bus. The result of a lengthy debate about the correct spelling of buses vs. busses, which turned up several other variations including bai, bi, and boon, all of which were proven wrong.
by The Bikeyorph November 11, 2004
3
A slang plural of the word 'bus'. This word was made up by my friend. It was created over an argument between him and others over 'busses' or 'buses'. While buses is supposedly correct, beese still remains for joke purposes.
by ®©® SIRTOA ®©® November 07, 2004