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/snɪtʃ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who informs on someone else, typically to authorities, especially in a negative or betraying manner.
He was labeled a snitch after he reported his friends to the police.
A person who tells someone in authority about someone's wrongdoing.
In the world of crime, being a snitch can have dire consequences.
verb
To inform on someone; to betray someone by telling an authority about their wrongdoing.
I can't believe you would snitch on me for a minor mistake.
To steal or take something secretly.
He snitched a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
Etymology
The word 'snitch' is believed to come from the late 19th century, likely a variant of 'snitcher', a slang term derived from the earlier use of 'snitch' meaning 'to steal or to take'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
snitching:
the act of informing or betraying someone.
snitch on someone:
to inform someone in authority about someone's wrongdoing.
don't be a snitch:
a warning against informing on others.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
rat
He’s such a rat for telling the teacher about the prank.
squealer
No one wants to be known as a squealer in their group.