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Stool pigeon
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
pigeon
tied
to a
stool
by a
piece
of
twine
, used as a
decoy
to
entice
free-flying
birds
to the
ground
to be
shot
or trapped.
●
A
decoy
used in a
crooked
gambling
game.
●
An
informer
to the
authorities
, especially one who
gives up
criminal
associates.
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Synonyms
Stoolie
Stooly
Informant
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