Snitched: meaning, definitions and examples

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snitched

 

[ snษชสงt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal context

To snitch means to inform on someone, often to the authorities, about their wrongdoing or illegal activities. This term is typically used in a negative connotation, highlighting betrayal and disloyalty. Snitching can occur in various contexts, such as in criminal activities, school environments, or workplaces. The act of snitching may lead to severe repercussions for the person being informed on.

Synonyms

betray, inform, tattle

Examples of usage

  • He snitched on his friends to avoid getting into trouble.
  • Nobody likes a snitch; it's better to keep quiet.
  • She snitched to the teacher about the cheating.

Translations

Translations of the word "snitched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dedurou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเฅเคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verpetzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengadu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั‚ัƒะบะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doniรณsล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ†ๅ‘Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉnoncรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delatรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihbar etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๊ณ ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุดู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udรกval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udรกval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅฏ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svikinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikayษ™t etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delatรณ

Word origin

The term 'snitch' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'snitcher,' which refers to someone who informs on others. The word may have roots in the Yiddish word 'sneitzen,' which means to cut or to snitch, indicating a breach of trust. By the 1880s, 'snitch' was commonly used in American slang, often linked to criminal elements, denoting someone who betrays their peers to gain favor or leniency from authorities. Over the years, the usage of the term has expanded into various social contexts, including schools and workplaces, where it maintains a pejorative connotation associated with disloyalty and betrayal. As societal attitudes toward honesty and loyalty have evolved, the disdain associated with being a 'snitch' continues to persist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,394, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.