stooges
word · lemma: stooge
Definition
Stooges are people who are used by others to serve their purposes, often doing foolish, unimportant, or menial tasks. The word can also refer to someone who allows themselves to be controlled or taken advantage of, especially in a group.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal or slightly derogatory. Common in phrases like 'political stooges' or references to 'The Three Stooges' (slapstick comedy group). Implies a lack of independence, and sometimes foolish or comic behavior.
Example Sentences
The villain was surrounded by his stooges.
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Those men are just stooges for the bigger criminals.
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Don't listen to them—they're just a bunch of stooges doing what they're told.
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He’s not the real problem—it’s the people behind him and his stooges.
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Ever heard of The Three Stooges? Their slapstick comedy is still funny today.
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The boss always sends his stooges to do the dirty work.
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