Variant of white belt. A faddish, retro item that is momentarily proclaimed as fashionable but abandoned just as quickly. Also, someone who leaps on these trends in the hopes of being seen as cool, or who still follows the fad after its (brief) popularity has faded.

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