English · Phrasal verb Attested

dob in

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To betray (someone) by informing on them.

Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Meaning · English

To contribute (something).

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

To nominate a person, often in their absence, for an unpleasant task.

Sources & notes

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

What does “dob in” mean?

To betray (someone) by informing on them.

Is “dob in” formal or informal?

dob in is generally slang.

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