Stoolie (Noun)
Meaning
Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The police used a stoolie to gather evidence against the organized crime syndicate.
- He was suspected of being a stoolie after several of his associates were arrested and charged with various crimes.
- The stoolie's testimony was crucial in securing the conviction of the notorious gang leader.
- Rumors spread quickly that one of the gang members was a stoolie, causing tension and mistrust among the group.
- The police department's use of a stoolie to infiltrate the gang was a key factor in their ability to dismantle the organization.