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English noun: second fiddle

1. second fiddle (person) someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role


Synonymssecond banana


Broader (hypernym)foot soldier, subordinate, subsidiary, underling

2. second fiddle (act) a secondary role or function


SamplesHe hated to play second fiddle to anyone.


Broader (hypernym)function, office, part, role









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