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stoolpigeon

/ˈstuːlˌpɪdʒ.ɪn/

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noun

/ˈstuːlˌpɪdʒ.ɪn/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который выступает в роли информатора или подсадной утки для полиции или других властей.

A noun referring to a person who acts as an informer or decoy for the police or other authorities.

  1. Informer or DecoyC1informalamerican

    A person who acts as an informer for the police or authorities, often by pretending to be a criminal or associate.

    ruИнформатор или приманка

    • The police used a stoolpigeon to gather evidence against the gang.
    • He was known as a stoolpigeon in the neighborhood.
    • The detective relied on a stoolpigeon for inside information.

    Synonymsbetrayercanaryfinkinformerratsnitchsquealerstoolie