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Definition |
someone who provides information |
Examples |
1) The police were able to make an
arrest thanks to information provided by a
stool pigeon. 2) Nobody likes a
stool pigeon - they're not to be trusted. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the practice of
tying a live pigeon to a stool or post as a decoy for hunters. |
Synonyms |
informant, snitch, rat |
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