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English 2 senses of the expression second banana:
NOUNperson second banana, straight mana performer who acts as stooge to a comedian
person second banana, second fiddlesomeone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role
Englishsecond banana: 2 senses noun 1, person
MeaningA performer who acts as stooge to a comedian.
Synonymstraight man
Broaderperformer, performing artistAn entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
Spanishcomparsa, payaso serio
Catalancomparsa
Englishsecond banana: 2 senses noun 2, person
Meaningsomeone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role.
Synonymsecond fiddle
Broadersubordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldierAn assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Spanishpapel secundario

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