stoolpigeon meaning

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stoolpigeon (noun): someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

Definition of stoolpigeon

  1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

    Synonyms: fink, snitch, snitcher, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, sneaker, canary

    Type of: informer

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