snitch
word
/ˈsnɪtʃ/
snich
/snˈɪtʃ/
snich
Definition
A 'snitch' is someone who secretly tells authorities or others in charge about someone's wrongdoing, especially to avoid trouble or gain favor. It can also mean to inform on someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used negatively, implying betrayal among peers. Common in phrases like 'Don't be a snitch.' Used as both a noun and a verb ('to snitch on someone'). Not the same as 'witness' or 'whistleblower', which can have positive meanings.
Spanish: soplón - chivato - delatorPortuguese (BR): dedo-duro - X9 - caguetaPortuguese (PT): bufi - chibo - informadorChinese (Simplified): 告密者 - 打小报告的人Chinese (Traditional): 告密者 - 打小報告的人Hindi: चुगलख़ोर - मुखबिरArabic: واشي - مخبر (شخص يخبر السلطات)Bengali: কুচক্রী - দালাল (নিন্দাসূচক)Russian: стукач - ябедаJapanese: チクリ屋 - 告げ口する人Vietnamese: kẻ mách lẻo - kẻ chỉ điểmKorean: 고자질쟁이 - 밀고자Turkish: ispiyoncu - gammazUrdu: چغل خور - مخبر (منفی معنی میں)Indonesian: pengadu - tukang lapor
Example Sentences
Nobody likes a snitch at school.
basic
She doesn't want to snitch on her friends.
basic
He called me a snitch just for telling the teacher.
basic
Don't be a snitch—just keep it to yourself.
natural
Who snitched on me? I thought this was a secret!
natural
If you snitch to the boss, no one will trust you again.
natural