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Stooge Definition & Meaning

stooge
noun
  1. a person of unquestioning obedience
  2. a victim of ridicule or pranks
verb
  1. cruise in slow or routine flights
  2. act as the stooge; "His role was to stooge for the popular comedian"
  3. act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner; "He stooged for the flamboyant Senator"

"Stooge" in song lyrics

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  • "Murder birds, in barber, shoot a produce stooge"
    Lounge Lo f/ Hillside Scramblers, JoJo Pellegrino — Garbage Pickas

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Frequently asked questions

What does stooge mean?
a person of unquestioning obedience a victim of ridicule or pranks cruise in slow or routine flights act as the stooge; "His role was to stooge for the popular comedian" act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner; "He stooged for the flamboyant Senator"
What part of speech is stooge?
Stooge is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does stooge have?
Stooge has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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