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straight man
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straight man
n.
The partner in a comedy team who feeds lines to the other comedian, who then makes witty replies.
straight man
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) a subsidiary actor who acts as stooge to a comedian
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Noun1.straight man - a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian
second banana
performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience


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