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Definition of “snitch”

snitch (snɪtʃ Pronunciation for snitch (slang)

Definitions

verb

  1. tr to steal; take, esp in an underhand way
  2. intr to act as an informer

noun

  1. an informer; telltale
  2. the nose

Derived Forms

ˈsnitcher noun

Word Origin

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences Including 'snitch'

An on-set snitch has allegedly blabbed that: It's a nightmare to bring Angelina and Brad's schedules together again.
Megastar (2004)
In it, the Chelsea manager was heard offering to snitch on Fergie, if anybody at the FA was interested.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)
Knight ends up delivering an anodyne message to "the kids" about his mistakes, then accuses Snoop Dogg of being a snitch.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Oosterhuis even went as far as to become a snitch to get on the good side of the warders.
MacNeill, Alistair Alastair McLean's 'Night Watch'
Or maybe you'll get lucky, and someone's snitch will put you on to somebody.
Tapply, William G The Dutch Blue Error
The provincial government unveiled its snitch line to catch price-gouging businesses in the wake of last week's blackout.
Toronto Sun (2003)
Worse than that, Reid the snitch told Nicky Todd was partying at a mate's house and she was standing outside the door.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
`Knute was sayin' you got a licence you can do anything you want, goin' after this snitch !
Smith, Mitchell Stone City

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