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Stool pigeon

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Translation stool pigeon into russian

stool pigeon
The police used a stool pigeon to gather information about the gang.
Полиция использовала стукача, чтобы собрать информацию о банде.

Definitions

A stool pigeon is a slang term for a person who informs on others, especially to the police, often betraying their associates or friends. The term originally referred to a decoy bird used in hunting, which would attract other birds.