Meaning of the word "stool pigeon" in English
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stool pigeon
US /ˈstuːl ˌpɪdʒ.ən/
UK /ˈstuːl ˌpɪdʒ.ən/
Noun
1.
a person who acts as a decoy or informer, especially for the police
Example:
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The police used a stool pigeon to gather information on the gang.
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He was accused of being a stool pigeon for the authorities.
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