stoolpigeons

[US]/ˈstuːlˌpɪdʒənz/
[UK]/ˈstuːlˌpɪdʒənz/

Translation

n.plural of stoolpigeon; a person used as a decoy (especially in gambling schemes); plural of stoolpigeon; an informant or police spy; a stoolie; plural of stoolpigeon; a decoy or bait used to entrap others

Phrases & Collocations

stoolpigeon informant

stoolpigeons everywhere

trusted stoolpigeon

hired stoolpigeon

stoolpigeon leaked

stoolpigeoning again

caught stoolpigeoning

stoolpigeoned him

stoolpigeons talk

stoolpigeon snitched

Example Sentences

the boss relied on stoolpigeons to sniff out leaks in the office.

everyone suspected he was a stoolpigeons after he kept reporting private conversations.

the union warned members about stoolpigeons planted to inform on organizers.

the detective flipped stoolpigeons inside the gang to gather evidence.

in the film, stoolpigeons trade information for protection and favors.

they accused the new hire of being stoolpigeons for management.

the neighborhood stayed quiet because stoolpigeons were punished harshly.

online forums can turn toxic when stoolpigeons report users to authorities.

he refused to work with stoolpigeons, even when the reward was high.

the scandal grew after stoolpigeons fed the press confidential emails.

veterans taught rookies how to spot stoolpigeons in a tight-knit crew.

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