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доно́счик — meaning in English

donoschik

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English meaning

  • ear noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
  • fink noun An informer, especially one seen as untrustworthy or contemptible.
  • informer noun Someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing.
  • rat noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
  • snitch verb To inform on someone, often betraying a friend or group.
  • stooge noun Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.
  • tattler noun One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
  • telltale noun Something that gives away or reveals a fact, often one meant to stay hidden.

Senses

доно́счик is used for these senses in English:

  • ear (countable, slang) A police informant.
  • fink An informer.
  • informer A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
  • rat (informal) An informant or snitch.
  • snitch (slang) An informer, one who betrays their group.
  • stooge A secret informant for police.
  • tattler One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
  • telltale A bird, the tattler.

ear — full definition

  1. noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
  2. noun A natural talent or trained sense for recognising sound, especially in music or language.
  3. noun Willing attention; the state of being listened to.
  4. noun The seed-bearing head of a cereal plant such as wheat or corn.

fink — full definition

  1. noun An informer, especially one seen as untrustworthy or contemptible.
  2. noun A worker who crosses a picket line or helps break a strike.
  3. verb To inform on someone, especially to betray a confidence.

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