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Definition of straight man noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

straight man

noun
 
/ˈstreɪt mæn/
 
/ˈstreɪt mæn/
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  1. a person in a show whose role is to provide a comedian or funny actor with opportunities to make people laugh
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