I. ˈstüj noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1913
1.
a. : one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal
b. : puppet 3
2. : straight man
3. : stool pigeon 1
II. intransitive verb
( stooged ; stoog·ing )
Date: 1939
: to act as a stooge
congressmen who stooge for the oil and mineral interests — New Republic