Translation of "straight man" into German

Stichwortgeber, Stichwortgeberin are the top translations of "straight man" into German.

straight man noun grammar

(idiomatic) 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. [..]

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  • Stichwortgeber

    noun masculine

    supporting comic

  • Stichwortgeberin

    noun feminine

    supporting comic

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