dob in
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To betray (someone) by informing on them.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I can't believe you dobbed her in.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To contribute (something).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To nominate a person, often in their absence, for an unpleasant task.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dob in” mean?
To betray (someone) by informing on them.
Is “dob in” formal or informal?
dob in is generally slang.