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Meaning of setup man | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

setup time Setups setwall setwork setworks Setzer