Definition
A side hoe
Someone who is considered a 'spare significant other' if the first one goes away
Say there are three people (A, B, C). A is dating B, but has been putting enough effort into a relationship with C that if A and B breakup, A can be in a relationship with C.
Example Usage
"I heard that Samantha has been leading Ben on even though she's dating Nick."
"Yeah, Ben is her backup chapstick"
Origin
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