second banana English

Meaning second banana meaning

What does second banana mean?

second banana

— noun (= second fiddle) someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role

— noun (= straight man) a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian

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straight man

second fiddle

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helpmeet

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assistant

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