Stool Pigeon (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The convicted felon agreed to act as a stool pigeon for the police in exchange for a reduced sentence.
- After being caught selling drugs, he became a stool pigeon to avoid a lengthy prison term.
- The undercover officer used a stool pigeon to gather evidence on the organized crime syndicate.
- As a stool pigeon, he provided the police with valuable information about the gang's operations.
- The informant's role as a stool pigeon was crucial in bringing down the corrupt businessman.
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Meaning 2
A dummy pigeon used to decoy others.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.