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straight man
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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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    Nearby phrases:  straight face,  straight from the horse's mouth,  straight from the shoulder,  straight out of the chute,  straighten out


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