adjective - relating to chinese buffets, the term used to describe the technique of covering up for crabbing. as the term suggests, this often involves spooning the evidence and disposing it in a subtle way so as to avoid the crabbing charge and the wrath of the management.

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

The skill of binning unwelcome cutlery - a common practice in Cambridge where the phrase originated.