nounπShareOne who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit; a dupe."The boss used Mark as a stooge, promising him a promotion while secretly taking credit for all of Mark's hard work. "personcharacterbusinessjobworksocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA straight man."In the comedy routine, the comedian told the jokes, while his stooge set them up with serious questions and reactions. "entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA secret informant for police."The detective relied on a stooge within the gang to provide information about their next robbery. "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA confederate; a person who is secretly working for the researcher, unknown to the study participant."The professor used a stooge in the experiment; the student who always agreed with him was actually part of the research team. "personsciencehumanorganizationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a straight man.""In their comedy routine, John stooged for Mary, setting her up with questions so she could deliver the punchlines." "entertainmentstageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
