- stooge
- noun (C)
1 one of two performers who is the subject of the jokes made by the other performer2 informal someone who always does what someone else wants them to
Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.
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stooge — ► NOUN 1) derogatory a subordinate used by another to do routine or unpleasant work. 2) a performer whose act involves being the butt of a comedian s jokes. ► VERB 1) informal move about aimlessly. 2) be a comedian s stooge. ORIGIN of unknown… … English terms dictionary
stooge — ☆ stooge [sto͞oj ] n. [< ?] Informal 1. an actor who assists a comedian by feeding him lines, being the victim of pranks, etc. 2. any person who acts as a foil, underling, etc. to another: term of contempt vi. stooged, stooging Informal to be… … English World dictionary
stooge — [stu:dʒ] n 1.) informal someone who is used by someone else to do something unpleasant, dishonest, or illegal used to show disapproval 2.) one of two performers in a ↑comedy show, who the other performer makes jokes about and makes look stupid … Dictionary of contemporary English
stooge — [ studʒ ] noun count 1. ) someone who is used by someone else to do a difficult or unpleasant job 2. ) a STRAIGHT MAN … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stooge — 1913, stage assistant, of uncertain origin, perhaps an alteration of student (with the mispronunciation STOO jent), in sense of apprentice. Meaning lackey, person used for another s purpose first recorded 1937, perhaps influenced by the Three… … Etymology dictionary
stooge — [n] dupe chump*, easy mark*, fall guy, flunky, fool, lackey, patsy*, pawn, pigeon*, puppet, pushover*, sap*, sucker, victim; concept 423 … New thesaurus
Stooge — A stooge is generally defined as a person that is under the control of another. Being called a stooge is not a form of praise. Stooge can also sometimes be used to mean Idiot .what is stooge......is a donkey *Stooge (missile), an early surface to … Wikipedia
stooge — [[t]stu͟ːʤ[/t]] stooges N COUNT: usu with supp (disapproval) If you refer to someone as a stooge, you are criticizing them because they are used by someone else to do unpleasant or dishonest tasks. He has vehemently rejected claims that he is a… … English dictionary
stooge — [stud3] 1. n. someone’s pawn; someone controlled or maneuvered by someone else. □ I’m not going to be your stooge! □ The guy’s a stooge for the mob’s Mr. Big. Ignore him. 2. in. to work as someone’s underling; to serve as someone’s pawn. □ I’m… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
stooge — I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1913 1. a. one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal b. puppet 3 2. straight man 3. stool pigeon 1 II. intransitive verb … New Collegiate Dictionary
stooge — noun 1) a government stooge Syn: underling, minion, lackey, subordinate; henchman; puppet, pawn, cat s paw; informal sidekick 2) a comedian s stooge Syn: butt, foil, straight man … Thesaurus of popular words
