snitch

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[ snich ]
/ snɪtʃ /
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verb (used with object) Informal.

to snatch or steal; pilfer.

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Origin of snitch

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First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps variant of snatch

Words nearby snitch

snipper, snippet, snippy, snips, snit, snitch, snitch line, snitchy, snivel, snively, sno-cat

Definition for snitch (2 of 2)

snitch2
[ snich ]
/ snɪtʃ /
Informal.

verb (used without object)

to turn informer; tattle.

noun

Also called snitch·er. an informer.

Origin of snitch

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First recorded in 1775–85; origin uncertain
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Words related to snitch

blabbermouth, double-crosser, turncoat, sneak, squealer, source, fink, stoolie, betrayer, tattler, tattletale, informant, rat, weasel, narc, whistle-blower, tipster, canary, nark, pilfer

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British Dictionary definitions for snitch

snitch
/ (snɪtʃ) slang /

verb

(tr) to steal; take, esp in an underhand way
(intr) to act as an informer

noun

an informer; telltale
the nose

Derived forms of snitch

snitcher, noun

Word Origin for snitch

C17: of unknown origin
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