dime dropper
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Meaning · English
A snitch or informer.
Register: slang
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).
Common questions
What does “dime dropper” mean?
A snitch or informer.
Is “dime dropper” formal or informal?
dime dropper is generally slang.