[stuːdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a subordinate used by another to do unpleasant routine work
(e.g: party stooges put there to do a job on behalf of central office)

- a performer whose act involves being the butt of a comedian's jokes
(e.g: the stooge is offstage)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: of unknown origin

[stuːdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move about aimlessly; drift or cruise
(e.g: she stooged around in the bathroom for a while)

- perform a role that involves being the butt of a comedian's jokes
(e.g: his accent became popular through his stooging for comedians)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: of unknown origin