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Vocabulary Entry
stooge
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who assists in a demeaning or incompetent manner; often used to describe someone who is made to look foolish.
Example Sentences
"He felt like a stooge in the comedy routine, always the butt of the joke."
"The boss treated him like a stooge, giving him all the embarrassing tasks."
"In the movie, the villain's stooge failed miserably at every attempt to capture the hero."
V
verb
To act or behave in a subservient or foolish manner.
Example Sentences
"He stooged around during the meeting, failing to make any meaningful contributions."
"Don't stooge for someone who doesn't respect you."
"She felt embarrassed when she realized she had stooged for a prank on her friend."