some individual whom you do not know personally requests you as a friend on an online medium, such as facebook or myspace. you have no mutual friends and no real interest in the individual but you say "why not" and add her; later upi find yourself regretting the decision because all she does is post irrelevant things with no quality.

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