supporting character
a character in a narrative that is not focused on by the primary storyline, but appears or is mentioned in the story enough to be more than just a minor character
supporting character by leley6 May 29, 2017
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supporting character syndrome
Similar to third wheeling, a side-effect of feeling outcast or playing second fiddle to someone more popular or important.
Person 1: Hey, what's wrong with Marcus?
Person 2: Oh, he's dealing with supporting character syndrome.
Person 1: Oh, from Jason and Sarah?
Person 2: Yeah.
Person 2: Oh, he's dealing with supporting character syndrome.
Person 1: Oh, from Jason and Sarah?
Person 2: Yeah.
supporting character syndrome by mqqsie November 9, 2019
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