stooge meaning and definition

STOOGE noun

Definition of stooge (noun)

1. a person of unquestioning obedience
   • synonyms: flunkey, flunky, yes-man
2. a victim of ridicule or pranks
   • synonyms: butt, goat, laughingstock

STOOGE verb

Definition of stooge (verb)

1. cruise in slow or routine flights
2. act as the stooge
   • "His role was to stooge for the popular comedian"
3. act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner
   • "He stooged for the flamboyant Senator"