Grassing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
grassing
[ หgrรฆsษชล ]
informal action
Grassing is a colloquial term primarily used in British slang that refers to the act of informing on someone, particularly to the authorities or in a criminal context. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting betrayal or snitching on friends or associates. The term can also be used more broadly to describe the act of giving someone away or exposing them, especially in situations of wrongdoing.
Synonyms
betraying, informing, snitching, tattling.
Examples of usage
- He was worried about grassing on his friends.
- She refused to grass about what happened at the party.
- Grassing can lead to serious consequences in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "grassing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pastagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคธ เคเคพเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Gras
๐ฎ๐ฉ rumput
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพััะฝะฝั ััะฐะฒะธ
๐ต๐ฑ trawa
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๅใ
๐ซ๐ท prรฉ
๐ช๐ธ pasto
๐น๐ท otlak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ๊น๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฒ ุงูุนุดุจ
๐จ๐ฟ trรกva
๐ธ๐ฐ trรกva
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅช
๐ธ๐ฎ trava
๐ฎ๐ธ grasi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแก แแแฉแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ot
๐ฒ๐ฝ pasto
Etymology
The term 'grassing' derives from British slang, specifically originating in the context of criminal subculture. The use of 'grass' as a verb meaning to inform on someone is believed to have emerged in the early to mid-20th century. Its roots may be traced back to the slang of the working class, particularly in urban areas. It is thought to connect with the concept of 'grass' as a term for a rat or snitch, which in itself might have stemmed from the idea of grassing someone up like a police informant. Over the decades, the term has maintained its negative connotations, often leading to social ostracization for those labeled as 'grassers' in criminal circles. The meaning has also seeped into broader popular culture, appearing in various forms of media, emphasizing themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,750, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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