A small, cute creature resembling a Koala bear. It is cute and cuddly, with a well manicured mane of grayish-brownish hair. It has generally perfect teeth as well as piercingly blue eyes. Many believe that hugging the rare and elusive Shabaloo will provide good luck for 6 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