straight man

/ˌstreɪt ˈmæn/
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Definitions of straight man
  1. noun
    a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian
    synonyms: second banana
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    type of:
    performer, performing artist
    an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
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