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Second hand 

1. (noun)
The hand on a clock or watch that marks the seconds.

2. (adv)
something that had previous owner, like you're the second owner of it, after the first one.
"I prefer to buy second hand because the brand new one is too expensive"
Second hand by Little_m0on July 3, 2012

second hand 

"A girl friend, or wife." If we're getting more urban with it, but it could apply to any friend, partner, helper etc. who would maybe say the same about you, in an equally endearing but dominant gesture. "He's my second hand around here.", so it could be a Son on the farm who also knows how to run things, but has a boss, teacher or, as in this example, a Father. There's an element of a derogatory nature potentially implied with this comment, but it's not a requirement, in it's usage. Speaking of which is probably dated. Maybe it's usage has shifted that way over the years and run it's self out.
He's my second hand around here. Without him I would struggle like I've only got one hand! Also young Johnny has a brand new "second hand", his wife Jill, to add to the family that support each other.
second hand by MasterJamez November 22, 2016

second hand 

How you feel after a big night out drinking.
'Man I woke up Sunday feeling pretty second hand.'
second hand by Ray Babycakes July 18, 2006

Second Hand Embarrassment 

When you feel so embarrassed for someone else's actions that you feel the embarrassment for yourself as well.
Stefanie is singing loudly in Portuguese! I feel second hand embarrassment... I can't be in the same room right now.

Second Hand Retardation 

When your IQ lowers due to an encounter with an individual who is low in intelligence, also can be referred to as "second hand autism".
"God I think I got second hand retardation after talking to that dumbass!"

"Dude I saw you talking to Rawny, be careful! You may get secind hand retardation after conversing with that vegetable!"

"I think I fell victim to second hand retardation I can feel my brain cells killing themselves!"

Second Hand Tunes 

The audible pollution emanating from cheap, poorly fitted earbuds, such as the free buds doled out from Apple. Victims of second hand tunes are forced to listen to the distorted treble range of tunes typically in venues where quiet is the social norm (public transit, cafes, libraries).
When Ken and I took our seats on the train, we quickly realized we were the victims of second hand tunes pouring out of Tank's cranium.
Second Hand Tunes by dbader October 10, 2008
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
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That chick doesn't write often but when she does, its for Kinktober.
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