stoolie
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Meaning · English
A stool pigeon.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'Two top operatives flying down tonight. Time to get co-operation from the Police. I'll tell 'em to get their stoolies working in Tampa. This isn't only a St Petersburg job. Bye now.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stoolie” mean?
A stool pigeon.
Is “stoolie” formal or informal?
stoolie is generally slang.