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
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Used in the north, Mainly Sheffield.
Mainly to signify something you don't like/haven't done/disagree with.
Mainly to signify something you don't like/haven't done/disagree with.
'Did you snog her?'
'Did I 'eck!' (meaning no)
or
'Did you stay over?'
'Did I 'eckers like!' (meaning no)
'Did I 'eck!' (meaning no)
or
'Did you stay over?'
'Did I 'eckers like!' (meaning no)
by tumbletweed November 16, 2011