stooge

A noun referring to a person who unquestioningly follows orders or serves another, or a person who is the target of ridicule or pranks.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который беспрекословно выполняет приказы или прислуживает другому, или человека, который является объектом насмешек или розыгрышей.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que obedece servilmente a otra o actúa como comparsa o secuaz, o bien a alguien que es objeto de burlas o bromas.frNom désignant une personne qui exécute docilement les ordres d'un autre, souvent pour servir des intérêts peu recommandables, ou une personne victime de moqueries ou de farces.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die ohne Widerspruch Befehle anderer ausführt oder ihnen unterwürfig dient, oder für eine Person, die zur Zielscheibe von Spott oder Streichen wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que obedece cegamente a ordens ou serve a outra, ou uma pessoa que é alvo de zombarias ou brincadeiras.zh名词，指盲目服从或奉承他人的人，即听命于他人的跟班或走狗；也指被人嘲笑或戏弄的对象，即替罪羊。arاسم يشير إلى شخص يطيع أوامر غيره دون اعتراض أو يخدمه، أو شخص يكون هدفًا للسخرية والمقالب.

1. Unquestioning Follower B2 informal

   A person who follows orders or instructions without thinking or questioning, often in a subservient role.

   • The manager's assistant was just a stooge who never challenged any decision.
   • He acted as a stooge for the corrupt politician, carrying out all his dirty work.
   • The company's stooge always agreed with the boss, no matter what.

   ruБеспрекословный последовательesSeguidor incondicionalfrexécutant serviledeWilliger GefolgsmannptSeguidor incondicionalzh盲从者arتابع أعمى

   Synonymes: apparatchikfollowerhenchmanlackeyminionpawnpuppettoolyes-man

   Antonymes: independentleadermavericknonconformistrebel

2. Butt of Jokes B2 informal

   A person who is made fun of or is the target of pranks and ridicule, often in a comedic context.

   • In the comedy show, the stooge was always the one getting pies thrown in his face.
   • The class clown used his friend as a stooge for his silly pranks.
   • He felt like a stooge after being tricked into making a fool of himself.

   ruШутesBlanco de bromasfrDindon de la farcedeWitzfigurptPalhaçozh笑柄arأضحوكة

   Synonymes: buttdupefooljokelaughingstockpatsytargetvictim

• stooges plural form
• stooges' possessive plural form
• stooge's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to act as a subordinate or assistant, often in a comedic or servile manner; to perform as a foil or sidekick.

ruГлагол, означающий действовать как подчиненный или помощник, часто в комической или услужливой манере; выступать в роли подставного лица или помощника.esVerbo que significa actuar como subordinado o ayudante, a menudo de manera cómica o servil; desempeñar el papel de comparsa, secuaz o peón, o halagar servilmente a alguien.frVerbe signifiant agir comme subalterne ou assistant, souvent de manière comique ou servile ; jouer le rôle d'homme de paille ou de complice.deAls unterwürfiger Helfer oder Handlanger agieren, oft in komischer oder serviler Weise; die Rolle eines Strohmanns oder einer vorgeschobenen Person spielen.ptVerbo que significa agir como subordinado ou ajudante, frequentemente de maneira cômica ou servil; atuar como testa de ferro ou assistente submisso.zh动词，指充当附庸、助手或傀儡，常以滑稽或谄媚的方式效劳；也指扮演挂名人物或帮腔的角色。arفعل يعني التصرف كتابع أو مساعد، غالبًا بطريقة مضحكة أو متذللة؛ أو القيام بدور الشخص الوهمي أو المحرك الخفي.

1. Cruise in slow or routine flights C1 informal british

   To fly an aircraft in a slow, routine, or leisurely manner, often for practice or without a specific purpose.

   • The pilot spent the afternoon stooging around the countryside.
   • We were just stooging along the coast, enjoying the view.
   • He stooged the plane over the fields for an hour.

   ruСовершать медленные или рутинные полётыesVolar de forma lenta y rutinariafrVoler de manière tranquille ou routinièredeLangsame oder routinemäßige FlügeptVoar de forma lenta ou rotineirazh进行缓慢或常规的飞行arالطيران ببطء أو بشكل روتيني

   Synonymes: driftloiterpotterputter

2. Act as a stooge C1 informal

   To act as a subordinate or compliant person, often in a theatrical or comedic context, or to be used by someone else.

   • He stooged for the comedian during the entire show.
   • She refused to stooge for her boss's unethical schemes.
   • The actor stooged perfectly, making the lead look even funnier.

   ruБыть подставным лицомesHacer de comparsafrServir de faire-valoir / jouer les comparsesdeAls Handlanger dienenptSer laranjazh当傀儡arيكون أداة بيد غيره

   Synonymes: kowtowtoady

3. Act in a compliant or subordinate manner C1 informal

   To behave in a way that is submissive or obedient, often to the point of being exploited.

   • He stooged around the office, doing whatever his manager asked.
   • She was tired of stooging for her demanding friends.
   • They stooged for the company, never questioning the unfair policies.

   ruПодчинятьсяesActuar sumisamentefrSe comporter en faire-valoirdeSich unterordnenptSer capachozh唯命是从arالتذلل والانقياد

   Synonymes: acquiescecringedeferfawngrovelkowtowsubmittoady

   Antonymes: bosscommanddirectdominateleadmanage

• stooged past participle
• stooged past simple
• stooging present participle
• stooges third person singular