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 Definitions of straight man  [ˈstreɪtˌdʒæk ɪt]  

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Definition of 'straight man' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) straight man
an entertainer who plays the part of a foil for a comic partner.

Etymology:  (1925–30)

Definition of 'straight man' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) straight man, second banana
a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian

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