The act of parallel parking by nosing directly into the space between two parked cars, driving the front wheels up over the curb and onto the sidewalk, and then dropping them back down over the curb, back onto the street. Perfected by drivers of Checker Cabs in a hurry. Warning: This tactic only suitable for a large ghetto cruiser as it tends to trash the front suspension.

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