Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun second_banana

2 senses of second banana

Sense 1
straight man, second banana -- (a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian)
       => performer, performing artist -- (an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience)

Sense 2
second fiddle, second banana -- (someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role)
       => subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier -- (an assistant subject to the authority or control of another)