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stooge

Pronunciation: /stuːdʒ/

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Definition of stooge

noun

  • 1 derogatory a subordinate used by another to do unpleasant routine work:party stooges put there to do a job on behalf of central office
  • 2a performer whose act involves being the butt of a comedian’s jokes: the stooge is offstage

verb

[no object]
  • 1 informal move about aimlessly; drift or cruise:she stooged around in the bathroom for a while
  • 2perform a role that involves being the butt of a comedian’s jokes: (as noun stooging)his accent became popular through his stooging for comedians

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin

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