Snitching: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
snitching
[ หsnษชtสษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น dedurar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเฅเคค เคธเฅเคเคจเคพ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verpetzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengkhianati
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะบะฐััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ donoszenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฏๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉnoncer
๐ช๐ธ delatar
๐น๐ท ihbar etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๊ณ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฅุจูุงุบ
๐จ๐ฟ udรกvat
๐ธ๐ฐ udรกvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ izdajati
๐ฎ๐ธ svรญkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลikayษt etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.