Stooging: meaning, definitions and examples
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stooging
[ หstuหdสษชล ]
acting foolishly
Stooging refers to the act of behaving in a foolish or ridiculous manner, often for comedic effect. This term is commonly associated with the antics of the famous comedy trio, The Three Stooges, who were known for their slapstick humor and absurd, exaggerated performances. In more general usage, stooging can describe any instance where an individual acts clumsily or without seriousness, especially in a social setting.
Synonyms
buffoonery, clowning, foolery.
Examples of usage
- His stooging around made everyone laugh.
- They were stooging it up at the party last night.
- Stop stooging and take this seriously.
Translations
Translations of the word "stooging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bobo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช Trottel
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซ
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ tonto
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๅป็
๐ธ๐ฎ neumen
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonto
Etymology
The word 'stooge' originally referred to a subordinate actor or assistant, particularly one who provided comic relief or support in vaudeville acts. It stems from the early 20th century when comedy acts would often feature a straight man and a 'stooge,' who would play the fool and take the brunt of the jokes. The term gained popularity with the rise of film and television, particularly due to The Three Stooges, a comedy team that made a lasting impact on American humor. Their unique blend of physical comedy and absurdity solidified the term 'stooging' as not merely foolishness but a specific style of comedic performance. As language evolves, stooging has come to describe any antics that are perceived as silly or lacking in seriousness, and it is often used in informal contexts.