Stool pigeon
Pronunciation: /ˈstuɫ ˈpɪdʒən/
Stool pigeon (noun)
- A person who secretly gives information about criminals to the police or another authority.
- Someone who shares private information to harm or control others, often in a dishonest way.
Examples
- The police questioned a stool pigeon about the robbery.
- A stool pigeon gave details that led to the arrests.