verb
snitch
snihch
verb
1
To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.
"He snitched on his classmates to avoid getting in trouble himself."
2
To steal something quickly and quietly.
"Someone snitched a slice of cake from the fridge."
noun
1
A person who informs on others, especially to authority.
"Nobody trusted him after he turned out to be a snitch."
How to Use Snitch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tells on others, or the act of telling on someone (usually seen as a betrayal).
When to use it
Informal; carries a strong negative, playground-style connotation.
Common pairings
snitch on someone
a rat and a snitch
don't be a snitch
Word Forms
snitched past tense, snitches plural, snitches singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly linked to a Middle English word for a trap or sudden seizure, or a dialect variant of "sneak."