Stool pigeon (original) (raw)
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A dummy pigeon used to decoy others
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("stool pigeon" is a kind of...):
bait; decoy; lure (something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
Synonyms:
canary; fink; sneak; sneaker; snitch; snitcher; stool pigeon; stoolie; stoolpigeon
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("stool pigeon" is a kind of...):
betrayer; blabber; informer; rat; squealer (one who reveals confidential information in return for money)