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snitch

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snitch  (snch) Slang
v. snitched, snitch·ing, snitch·es
v.tr.
To steal (something, usually something of little value); pilfer. See Synonyms at steal.
v.intr.
To turn informer: He snitched on his comrades.
n.
1. A thief.
2. An informer.

[Origin unknown.]

snitcher n.

snitch [snɪtʃ] Slang
vb
1. (tr) to steal; take, esp in an underhand way
2. (intr) to act as an informer
n
1. an informer; telltale
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the nose
[of unknown origin]
snitcher  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.snitch - someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
betrayer, blabber, informer, squealer, rat - one who reveals confidential information in return for money
Verb1.snitch - take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!"
steal - take without the owner's consent; "Someone stole my wallet on the train"; "This author stole entire paragraphs from my dissertation"
2.snitch - give away information about somebody; "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights"
sell out - give information that compromises others
Translations
snitch [snɪtʃ]
A. VI to snitch on sbchivarse or soplar a algn
B. VT (= steal) → birlar
C. N
1. (= nose) → napias fpl
2. (= informer) → soplón/ona m/f
snitch [ˈsnɪtʃ]
vi (= tell) → cafter >
to snitch on sb → cafter > qn
n (= telltale) → cafteur/euse m/f >
snitch (inf)
vtklauen (inf)
vi to snitch on somebodyüber jdn plaudern (inf)or klatschen
snitch [snɪtʃ] (fam)
1. vi (inform) to snitch on sbfare la spia a qn
2. vt (steal) → sgraffignare

snitch [snɪtʃ] (fam)
1. vi (inform) to snitch on sbfare la spia a qn
2. vt (steal) → sgraffignare


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