American English pronunciation
How to pronounce stooge
IPA transcription: [s'tudʒ]
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Noun
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a person of unquestioning obedience
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a victim of ridicule or pranks
Verb
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cruise in slow or routine flights
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act as the stooge
“His role was to stooge for the popular comedian”
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act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner
“He stooged for the flamboyant Senator”
Usage examples
- Matthew Kelly started his career as a stooge to Hylda Baker.
- The Shemp years also marked a major milestone: the Stooges' first appearance on television.
- Fine later played the violin in the Stooge films.