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Storge vs Stooge - What's the difference?

storge | stooge |

As nouns the difference between storge and stooge

is that storge is parental affection; the instinctive affection which animals have for their young while stooge is one who knowingly allows herself or himself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.

storge

English

Noun

(-)
  • parental affection; the instinctive affection which animals have for their young
    • (Webster 1913)

    stooge

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who knowingly allows herself or himself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
  • (comedy) A straight man.
  • A secret informant for police.

    • See also

    * claque