stooges (Meaning)

stooges

one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal, straight man, puppet sense 3, one who follows or serves another without thinking, an actor who usually by asking questions prepares the way for a principal comedian's jokes, to act as a stooge, stool pigeon sense 1

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one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal, straight man, puppet sense 3, one who follows or serves another without thinking, an actor who usu

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defectors, apostates, turncoats, renegades,traitors,leaders,coryphaei

The hapless stooges stumbled through the mission, bumbling every step of the way.

The three stooges were renowned for their slapstick comedy and absurd antics.

Despite their comical appearance, the stooges had a knack for creating memorable moments.

The stooges' signature "nyuk-nyuk" laugh became synonymous with their mischievous escapades.