straight man (38 synonym found)

Straight man has 38 synonyms. The top synonyms for straight man are antagonist, protean actor, stage performer, mimer, reciter, stooge, soubrette, actress and 30 more. Another word for straight man is antagonist. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for straight man?

A common synonym for straight man is antagonist. Other synonyms include protean actor, stage performer, mimer, reciter.

How many synonyms does straight man have?

Straight man has 38 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does straight man mean?

(n): a member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays

Definition of straight man:

(n) : a member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy
"for many years Bud Abbott served brilliantly was Lou Costello's deadpan straight man."
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(n) : a member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy
"for many years Bud Abbott served brilliantly was Lou Costello's deadpan straight man."
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