Meaning Of The Word Straight man

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What's The Definition Of Straight man?

straight man in American English
an actor who serves as a foil for, and feeds lines to, a comedian
noun: an entertainer who plays the part of a foil for a comic partner

straight man in British English
noun: a subsidiary actor who acts as stooge to a comedian

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