stool pigeon

stool pi·geon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stool pij-uh n]
- /stul ˈpɪdʒ ən/
- /stuːl ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stool pij-uh n]
- /stul ˈpɪdʒ ən/

Definitions of stool pigeon words

noun stool pigeon a pigeon used as a decoy. 1
noun stool pigeon Also called stoolie [stoo-lee] /ˈstu li/ (Show IPA), stooly. Slang. a person employed or acting as a decoy or informer, especially for the police. 1
noun stool pigeon a living or dummy pigeon used to decoy others 0
noun stool pigeon an informer for the police; nark 0
noun stool pigeon a person acting as a decoy 0
noun stool pigeon a pigeon or other bird used as a decoy 0

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Origin of stool pigeon

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Stool pigeon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stool pigeon popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for stool pigeon

noun stool pigeon

backstabber — someone who attacks another deceitfully, behind his or her back
benedict arnold — Benedict, 1741–1801, American general in the Revolutionary War who became a traitor.
betrayer — to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country.
blow off — If you blow something off, you ignore it or choose not to deal with it.
brutus — Lucius Junius (ˈluːʃəs ˈdʒuːnɪəs). late 6th century bc, Roman statesman who ousted the tyrant Tarquin (509) and helped found the Roman republic

All 28 Synonyms of stool pigeon