Snitching: meaning, definitions and examples

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snitching

 

[ หˆsnษชtสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informing on someone

Snitching refers to the act of informing on someone, typically to authorities, especially regarding criminal behavior. It often carries a negative connotation, implying betrayal or disloyalty to a group or individual.

Synonyms

betraying, informing, snitch, telling.

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of snitching on his friends to the police.
  • In the gang culture, snitching is considered one of the worst offenses.
  • She refused to snitch, even under pressure from the investigators.
  • Snitching can have serious repercussions for the informer.

Translations

Translations of the word "snitching" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคชเฅเคค เคธเฅ‚เคšเคจเคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verpetzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkhianati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะบะฐั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ donoszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ†ๅ‘Šใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉnoncer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delatar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihbar etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๊ณ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅุจู„ุงุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅฏ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdajati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรญkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikayษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delatar

Etymology

The term 'snitch' originates from the 19th century, derived from the British slang 'snitch', meaning to steal or to take something away. It is thought to be a variant of the word 'snitcher', which refers to someone who informs on others. The usage of the term evolved over time to specifically denote the act of informing authorities about someone's wrongdoing, particularly in criminal contexts. The derogatory connotation associated with snitching reflects cultural attitudes towards loyalty and betrayal, especially within tightly-knit communities or groups. Throughout history, snitching has been stigmatized, as it often jeopardizes trust among peers, leading to repercussions for those who choose to inform on others.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,412, 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.