How to Pronounce "stoolies"
word
ˈstuːliz
STOO-leez
ˈstuːliːz
STOO-leez
Definition
Slang term for people who secretly give information about others to the police, often betraying friends or associates.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstuːliz
British English
ˈstuːliːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOO-leez
UK
STOO-leez
Listen in Context
The police caught the thief because of the stoolies.
The gang does not trust stoolies.
Many criminals are afraid of stoolies.
Some of the stoolies were actually working for both the police and the gang.