second banana

Definitions of second banana
  1. noun
    someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role
    synonyms: second fiddle
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    type of:
    foot soldier, subordinate, subsidiary, underling
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  2. noun
    a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian
    synonyms: straight man
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    type of:
    performer, performing artist
    an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
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