straight person

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Definition of straight person in English English dictionary
straight man: 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 as Lou Costello's deadpan straight man.
straight man: The partner in a comedy team who feeds lines to the other comedian, who then makes witty replies. an entertainer who works with a comedian, providing him or her with opportunities to make jokes
straight man: a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian

straight person

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straight per·son

streyt pırsın

/ˈstrāt ˈpərsən/ /ˈstreɪt ˈpɜrsən/

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