stoolies
They tip off
Stoolies is the plural of stoolie, slang for an informant—someone who gives information to police or other authorities about criminal activity.
The term derives from stool pigeon, itself from the practice of using decoy birds to lure prey.
The mob suspected there were stoolies in their ranks.
The word carries contempt, implying betrayal of one's associates.
One who tells authorities
- ratRodent or informer
- informerOne who reveals secrets
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- squealerOne who betrays secrets
fink · narc · grass · canary · tipster · whistleblower · source · leak
One who betrays allegiance
- turncoatOne who betrays allegiance
- backstabberDisloyal pretend ally
- selloutCompromiser of integrity
- betrayerOne who breaks allegiance
double-crosser · rat · Judas · defector · quisling · snake · disloyalty · treachery
Stout urban bird
- birdieOne stroke under par
- cheese-eaterInformer who betrays
- weaselSmall elongated predator
- stoogeEasily manipulated pawn
tout · nark · police informant · jailhouse snitch · confidential informant · CI
Covert information gatherer
- agentOne who acts independently
- operativeCovert field agent
- moleSubterranean insectivore
- infiltratorOne who enters covertly
plant · sleeper · handler · asset · double agent · covert · clandestine · surveillance
snitch
One who tells authorities
- ratRodent or informer
- informerOne who reveals secrets
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
squealer · fink · narc · grass · canary · tipster · whistleblower · source · leak · blabbermouth
traitor
One who betrays allegiance
- turncoatOne who betrays allegiance
- backstabberDisloyal pretend ally
- selloutCompromiser of integrity
betrayer · double-crosser · rat · Judas · defector · quisling · snake · disloyalty · treachery · ratting
pigeon
Stout urban bird
- birdieOne stroke under par
- cheese-eaterInformer who betrays
- weaselSmall elongated predator
stooge · tout · nark · police informant · jailhouse snitch · confidential informant · CI
spy
Covert information gatherer
infiltrator · plant · sleeper · handler · asset · double agent · covert · clandestine · surveillance · intelligence
stooliesstand-up guys
Trustworthy, loyal individuals
solid · ride-or-die · true believers · loyalists · tight-lipped
stooliesoutlaws
Fugitives from justice
fugitives · wanted men · most wanted · resisters · holdouts