Snitch on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnɪtʃ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SNITCH-awn
snˈɪtʃ/ /ˈɒn
snitch-ON
Definition
To secretly tell authorities or someone in charge about another person’s misbehavior or wrongdoing, often to get them in trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often negative—suggests betrayal or breaking group trust. Used mostly about children, students, or in criminal contexts. Common with 'don't snitch on me' or 'snitch on your friends.' Avoid in formal, academic, or positive contexts.
Spanish: delatar - chivarse de - soplar (slang)Portuguese (BR): dedurar - entregar - caguetar (gíria)Portuguese (PT): bufar - denunciar (gíria: clickar)Chinese (Simplified): 告发 - 告密 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 告密 - 告發 (口語)Hindi: चुगली करना - शिकायत करना (अक्सर नकारात्मक अर्थ)Arabic: يفشي السر عن - يشي بـ (عامية)Bengali: চু্গলি করা - ফাঁস করাRussian: настучать - донести (на кого-то)Japanese: チクるVietnamese: mách lẻo - tố cáo (bí mật)Korean: 고자질하다 - 이르다Turkish: ispiyonlamakUrdu: چغلی کرنا - شکایت لگاناIndonesian: mengadu - mengadu domba (tidak formal)
Example Sentences
Don't snitch on your friends at school.
basic
He snitched on his brother for stealing cookies.
basic
Did you snitch on me to the teacher?
basic
Nobody likes someone who always snitches on others.
natural
If you snitch on her, she’ll never trust you again.
natural
Come on, don’t snitch on us just because you’re angry.
natural