English Explanatory Dictionary

setup man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A (male) relief pitcher who appears in the inning prior to the closer, typically the 8th inning.
  2. Synonym of straight man (“one who sets up punchlines etc. through dialog with a comedian”).

Word forms

setup man setup men

Synonyms

straight man
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