n. & v. colloq.
--n.
1. a butt or foil, esp. for a comedian.
2 an assistant or subordinate, esp. for routine or unpleasant work.
3 a compliant person; a puppet.
--v.intr.
1. (foll. by for) act as a stooge for.
2 (foll. by about, around, etc.) move about aimlessly.
Etymology: 20th c.: orig. unkn.