stoolie

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который действует как информатор или подсадная утка для полиции, часто предоставляя информацию о преступной деятельности.

A noun referring to a person who acts as an informer or decoy for the police, often providing information about criminal activities.

1. Informer or DecoyC1informalamerican

   A person who secretly provides information to the police or other authorities, often in exchange for leniency or payment.

   Информатор

   • The gang suspected there was a stoolie in their midst.
   • He became a stoolie to avoid a long prison sentence.
   • The detective relied on a stoolie to gather evidence.

   Synonymscanaryfinkgrassinformantinformernarkratsnitchsquealerstool pigeon