Stooge: meaning, definitions and examples
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stooge
[ stuːdʒ ]
comedy
A person who is used by others to do unpleasant or dishonest tasks for them, especially to deceive or betray others for personal gain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was just a stooge for the real mastermind behind the scheme.
- Don't be a stooge, stand up for yourself!
- The stooge was manipulated into taking the blame for the crime.
comedy
A comic actor who acts as a straight man to a comedian, often playing the role of a bumbling fool.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stooge's reactions to the comedian's jokes were always hilarious.
- His performance as the stooge in the comedy duo was unforgettable.
informal
To act as a stooge, especially to play a role of a fool or pawn in a deceitful scheme.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was stooged into taking the blame for the crime.
- Don't let yourself be stooged by those con artists.
Translations
Translations of the word "stooge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bobo
- palhaço
- idiota
🇮🇳 मूर्ख
🇩🇪 Hanswurst
- Trottel
- Narr
🇮🇩 badut
🇺🇦 блазень
🇵🇱 błazen
🇯🇵 道化師 (どうけし)
🇫🇷 bouffon
🇪🇸 bufón
🇹🇷 soytarı
🇰🇷 어릿광대
🇸🇦 مهرج
🇨🇿 šašek
🇸🇰 šašo
🇨🇳 小丑 (xiǎochǒu)
🇸🇮 klovn
🇮🇸 fífl
🇰🇿 ақымақ
🇬🇪 შუტი
🇦🇿 məzəmmət
🇲🇽 bufón
Word origin
The word 'stooge' originated in British slang in the late 19th century. It was derived from the word 'stew', meaning a simpleton or foolish person. Over time, 'stooge' evolved to refer to a person who is used or manipulated by others, either in a deceitful scheme or as a comedic partner. The term has since become synonymous with being a pawn or a dupe in various contexts.