Stoolpigeon (original) (raw)

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I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the policeplay

Synonyms:

canary; fink; sneak; sneaker; snitch; snitcher; stool pigeon; stoolie; stoolpigeon

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Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("stoolpigeon" is a kind of...):

betrayer; blabber; informer; rat; squealer (one who reveals confidential information in return for money)

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