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snitch
What does snitch mean?
A person who reports the activities of other inmates to guards or investigators.
"Snitches get moved to PC before the yard finds them."
Origin
18th-century thieves' cant 'snitch' for an informer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a snitch?
It is an informant, a person who reports the activities of other inmates to guards or investigators.
What happens to snitches in prison?
Suspected informants are often moved to protective custody (PC) before the yard can retaliate against them.
Where does the word snitch come from?
It comes from 18th-century thieves' cant, where 'snitch' meant an informer.
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