Second-stringer
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Second-stringer is a noun meaning A person who plays second string. A person who is kept on a sports team as a backup in case a "first-string" player is unavailable.
Meaning
A person who plays second string. A person who is kept on a sports team as a backup in case a "first-string" player is unavailable.
More Meanings
- A person who is not good enough to be considered proficient but may be useful as a backup.
Word Forms
- second-stringers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include second-teamer, stringer, underactor, runner-up, understudy, vice-champion.
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