stooge
0 antonyms and opposites of stooge, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.
How to use stooge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly from Russian студент (studént, "student"), which once meant a stage assistant to a comedian; it may have come into English via Yiddish theatre slang.
Full origin of stooge →Frequently asked questions
What does “stooge” mean?
The word “stooge” means someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work. In plain terms, someone being used, often without fully realising it, to serve someone else's interests.
How do you pronounce “stooge”?
“Stooge” is pronounced stooj (/stuːd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stooge” in a sentence?
Here is “stooge” used in a sentence: “He was made the stooge for a scheme he barely understood.”
What part of speech is “stooge”?
“Stooge” is a noun.
Where does the word “stooge” come from?
The word “stooge” comes from Russian. Origin uncertain — possibly from Russian студент (studént, "student"), which once meant a stage assistant to a comedian; it may have come into English via Yiddish theatre slang.
How many meanings does “stooge” have?
“Stooge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.