General
dob in
What does dob in mean?
To tell an authority about someone's wrongdoing; a 'dobber' is a tattletale, culturally frowned upon.
"Someone dobbed him in to the boss for leaving early."
Origin
From British dialect 'dob' (to put down); strongly associated with Australian schoolyard culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does dob in mean?
It means to report or inform on someone to an authority, like telling the boss or the teacher about their wrongdoing.
What is a dobber?
A dobber is someone who dobs others in, a tattletale. In Australian culture dobbing is generally frowned upon.
Where does dob come from?
From British dialect 'dob', meaning to put down, and it's now strongly tied to Australian schoolyard culture.
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