Definitions of stooge:

• noun:   a person of unquestioning obedience
• noun:   a victim of ridicule or pranks
• verb:   act as the stooge

  Example: "His role was to stooge for the popular comedian"

• verb:   act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner

  Example: "He stooged for the flamboyant Senator"

• verb:   cruise in slow or routine flights