stooge

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Synonyms: spooge, storge, stodge, smooge, stonge

Antonyms: spooge, storge, stodge, smooge, stonge

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Noun

1. One who knowingly allows themself to be used for another's profit; a [[dupe]].
2. {{lb|en|magic}} A [[magician]]'s assistant who pretends to be a member of the [[audience]].
3. {{lb|en|comedy}} A [[straight man]].
4. A secret [[informant]] for police.
5. {{lb|en|psychology}} A [[confederate]]; a person who is secretly working for the [[researcher]], unknown to the study participant.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To act as a [[straight man]].

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