noun Download 🔗Share One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe. Examples : "The boss used Mark as a stooge, promising him a promotion while secretly taking credit for all of Mark's hard work. " person character business job work society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A straight man. Examples : "In the comedy routine, the comedian told the jokes, while his stooge set them up with serious questions and reactions. " entertainment person character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A secret informant for police. Examples : "The detective relied on a stooge within the gang to provide information about their next robbery. " police job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant. Examples : "The professor used a stooge in the experiment; the student who always agreed with him was actually part of the research team. " person science human organization mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act as a straight man. Examples : ""In their comedy routine, John stooged for Mary, setting her up with questions so she could deliver the punchlines." " entertainment stage action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading