English · Slang Attested

dime dropper

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A snitch or informer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người cung cấp thông tin hoặc mật báo

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Although this story predated the Kunkle episode, something told me that with dime-droppers afoot, both men and women naturally become more cautious. After all, informality could be misinterpreted, and as the Navy puts it, discovery in these cases is a "career ender."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Money

Common questions

What does “dime dropper” mean?

A snitch or informer.

Is “dime dropper” formal or informal?

dime dropper is generally slang.

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