snitches
word · lemma: snitch
Definition
'Snitches' is a slang, informal word meaning people who secretly tell authorities or others about someone’s wrongdoing or secrets, often to get them in trouble.
Usage & Nuances
'Snitches' is very informal and often negative—associated with betrayal, especially among friends or criminals. Common phrase: 'snitches get stitches' (warning against informing). Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: soplones - delatores - chivatosPortuguese (BR): dedos-duros - delatores - X9 (gíria)Portuguese (PT): bufos - informadores - chibosChinese (Simplified): 告密者 - 打小报告的人Chinese (Traditional): 告密者 - 打小報告的人Hindi: चुगलखोर - मुखबिरArabic: وشاة - مخبرون
Example Sentences
Snitches told the teacher who broke the window.
basic
No one likes snitches in the group.
basic
Snitches are not trusted here.
basic
Everyone kept quiet because they didn’t want to be called snitches.
natural
He warned us, 'Remember, snitches get stitches.'
natural
In jail, snitches usually end up in trouble themselves.
natural