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English noun: second banana

1. second banana (person) a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian


Synonymsstraight man


Broader (hypernym)performer, performing artist

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


Synonymssecond fiddle


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









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