ear
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A police informant.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
No I'm not kidding, and if you don't give it to me I'll let it out that you’re an ear.
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 “ear” mean?
A police informant.
Is “ear” formal or informal?
ear is generally slang.