stooge

UK /stuːd͡ʒ/ US /stuːd͡ʒ/
noun 5verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.

I'd like to show you what a wipeout looks like from the board. I'm pretty good at getting wiped out, so I'll be the stooge.

2

A magician's assistant who pretends to be a member of the audience.

3

A straight man.

4

A secret informant for police.

5

A confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant.

verb

1

To act as a straight man.

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