First Known Use: circa 1785
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1snitch
noun \ˈsnich\
: a person who tells someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done : someone who snitches
Full Definition of SNITCH
: one who snitches : tattletale
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Origin of SNITCH
origin unknown
Related to SNITCH
- Synonyms
- betrayer, canary [slang], deep throat, fink, informant, nark [British], rat, rat fink, informer, snitcher, squealer, stoolie, stool pigeon, talebearer, tattler, tattletale, telltale, whistle-blower
2snitch
intransitive verb
3snitch
transitive verb
Definition of SNITCH
: to take by stealth : pilfer
Origin of SNITCH
probably alteration of snatch
First Known Use: 1904
SNITCHES Defined for Kids
1snitch
verb \ˈsnich\
snitchedsnitch·ing
Definition of SNITCH for Kids
: 1steal 1
2snitch
verb
snitchedsnitching
3snitch
noun
plural snitch·es
Definition of SNITCH for Kids
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