second-stringer
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.
Noun
- 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.
- A person who is not good enough to be considered proficient but may be useful as a backup.
Origin
Etymology tree English second string English -er English second-stringer From second string + -er.