snitch
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To inform on someone, especially in betrayal of others.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.
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 steal, quickly and quietly.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “snitch” mean?
To inform on someone, especially in betrayal of others.
Is “snitch” formal or informal?
snitch is generally slang.
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