Define Insignificant Other Meaning

Insignificant Other

Sophie: Are you and Brian officially a couple?
Nadia: No, we just hook up occasionally. He's my insignificant other.
By Laverne
Insignificant Other
Someone you are casually dating, while seeing others on the side. This person is almost always someone you would never consider dating exclusively, but, you keep around as a backup plan for free Saturday nights.

Maria: Oo, the new guy in Calculus is cute!

Virginia: Wait, I thought you and James were dating?

Maria: No, no, we're just insignificant others.
By Lesley
Insignificant Other
Someone you are casually dating, while seeing others on the side. This person is almost always someone you would never consider dating exclusively, but, you keep around as a backup plan for free Saturday nights.

Maria: Oo, the new guy in Calculus is cute!

Virginia: Wait, I thought you and James were dating?

Maria: No, no, we're just insignificant others.
By Shara