stooge

noun

The partner in a comedy team who feeds lines to the other comedian; a straight man.

noun

One who allows oneself to be used for another’s profit or advantage; a puppet.

noun

A stool pigeon.

intransitive verb

To be a stooge or behave like one.

noun

One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another’s profit; a dupe.

noun

A straight man

noun

A secret informant for police.

noun

a person of unquestioning obedience

noun

a victim of ridicule or pranks

verb

act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner