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stoolie

/ˈstuːli/ noun · British & US
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What does stoolie mean?

noun

A person who informs on others, especially in return for money or other rewards; an informer. A stool is an old-fashioned term for a chair, and a stoolie is someone who sits on a stool, often figuratively, to listen in on others.

Example

"The stoolie in the bar overheard the conversation and reported it to the police."

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