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

2 senses of second fiddle

Sense 1
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)

Sense 2
second fiddle -- (a secondary role or function; "he hated to play second fiddle to anyone")
       => function, office, part, role -- (the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role")