snitch

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[ snich ]
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verb (used with object)Informal.
  1. to snatch or steal; pilfer.

Origin of snitch

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First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps variant of snatch

Other definitions for snitch (2 of 2)

snitch2
[ snich ]

verb (used without object)
  1. to turn informer; tattle.

noun
  1. Also called snitcher. an informer.

Origin of snitch

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First recorded in 1775–85; origin uncertain

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British Dictionary definitions for snitch

snitch

/ (snɪtʃ) slang /


verb
  1. (tr) to steal; take, esp in an underhand way

  2. (intr) to act as an informer

noun
  1. an informer; telltale

  2. the nose

Origin of snitch

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C17: of unknown origin

Derived forms of snitch

  • snitcher, noun

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