stooge

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is deliberately made to look foolish or is used to further the plans of others.

  - "The actor played the role of the stooge in the comedy skit."
  - "He was the stooge in the prank that went viral online."

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Variants

List of all variants of stooge that leads to same result
stooge , stooges , stooged , stooging

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Etymology

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Originally used in vaudeville and slapstick comedy, deriving from the word 'stooged' meaning to be outwitted or deceived.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stooge' originated in the early 20th century.

2. The Three Stooges, a famous comedy act, popularized the use of the term 'stooge' in popular culture.

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Related Concepts

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1. sidekick: A term closely related to 'stooge', referring to a loyal and supportive companion or assistant, often used in the context of a duo or team.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stooge' has been used to describe characters who are manipulated or used by others, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and in film, the term is often used to describe the comic relief character who is the butt of jokes.

How to Memorize "stooge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being made to look foolish on stage or in a comedy sketch.
   - Visualize the word 'stooge' written out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stooge' with the idea of being used or manipulated.
   - Think of the word 'comedy' or 'vaudeville' when you see or hear the word 'stooge'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Tom Fooled Everyone' to remember the definition of 'stooge'.

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