Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stoolie
noun
/ˈstuːli/
Definition
A stool pigeon; someone who informs on others, especially to the police.
Examples
- He was known as a stoolie in the neighborhood, always quick to tell the cops what he saw.
- The gang disowned him after they discovered he was a stoolie.
- Don’t be a stoolie; loyalty is more important than saving your own skin.
Meaning
A stoolie is a person who betrays others by providing information to authorities, typically in the context of crime or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- informant
- snitch
- betrayer
- rat
- tattletale
