Definition of stooge
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal
b
: puppet sense 3
2
: straight man
stooge
verb
stooged; stooging
Definition of stooge (Entry 2 of 2)
: to act as a stooge
congressmen who stooge for the oil and mineral interests — New Republic
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The first known use of stooge was in 1913
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