backseater

noun — 3 senses

backseater

noun

/ˈbækˌsitɚ/

Etymology From back seat + -er.

1

Government, Military, Politics, War Informal A navigator or other crewman who accompanies the pilot of an aircraft.

2

Video games Internet Synonym of back-seat gamer.

3

Someone who occupies a seat near the back of something.

Related terms
backseat driver
Coordinate terms
frontseater

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