Stooging: meaning, definitions and examples

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stooging

 

[ หˆstuหdส’ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trottel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.