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second banana

n. Slang

1. One, such as an assistant or deputy, who is subordinate to another.

2. One who serves as the straight man opposite the leading comedian in a burlesque.

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

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