An ethnic Caribbean way of saying thing

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

Someone who you aren't necessarily dating, but someone to have fun with while you are single. It's almost like someone you can have fun/do things with and there wont be any strings attached.

a pretty girl

A jamaican/carribean version of "thing".
Commonly used across the caribbean and in communities in london,new york and miami.
Although usually associated with caribbean communities in london the phrase is used by people of many ethnic backrounds and has become a common word in britains large cities(especially london).
"Ting" is also commonly used by speakers of the london slang language Jafaican.