SECOND BANANA Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase second banana. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase second banana. (close relations)

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Definition of SECOND BANANA


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	assistant				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose adjective satellite • of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
	deputy				nounn
	noun • someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies • an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent • a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) • a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
	sidekick				nounn
	noun • a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
	subordinate				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • lower in rank or importance • subject or submissive to authority or the control of another • (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence noun • an assistant subject to the authority or control of another • a word that is more specific than a given word verb • rank or order as less important or consider of less value • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
	wingman				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
	second fiddle				nounn
	noun • someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role • a secondary role or function
	straight man				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian

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