zeppo

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A stage name: "Zeppo" was the professional name of Herbert Marx, an American comedian and actor. He was the youngest of the four Marx Brothers, a famous comedy team that made films together.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Zeppo was known as the "straight man" in the Marx Brothers act.
    • Although less famous than Groucho or Harpo, Zeppo was an integral part of the early team.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pull a Zeppo": (informal, historical) to play the conventional, romantic lead or straight man in a comedic context, often while other performers engage in more overt comedy.
    • In the film, the handsome actor had to pull a Zeppo, setting up the jokes for the comedians.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marx Brothers (noun phrase): The famous American family comedy team, consisting originally of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo Marx.
  • Straight man (noun): A performer who feeds lines to a comedian or reacts in a straightforward way to facilitate humor. This was Zeppo's primary role.
Synonyms
  • Straight man: A performer whose demeanor contrasts with the comedian to create humor.
  • Feeder: A performer who provides lines for another comedian's jokes.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word "Zeppo" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the specific individual, Herbert "Zeppo" Marx. Its use in broader language is rare and typically only in historical or entertainment contexts discussing classic Hollywood comedy.
  • Unlike his brothers, whose stage names (Groucho, Harpo, Chico) are sometimes used allusively to describe personality types or comedic styles, "Zeppo" is less commonly used this way. When it is, it typically references the role of the conventional or romantic straight man in a group.
Noun
  1. United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1901-1979)

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