whiddle

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Meaning · English

To inform on someone.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He said he only wanted one thing — if I'd chuck Gursey out again, in case he went whiddling to the colonel.

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 “whiddle” mean?

To inform on someone.

Is “whiddle” formal or informal?

whiddle is generally slang.