snitch
1[ snich ]
verb (used with object)Informal.
to snatch or steal; pilfer.
Origin of snitch
1First recorded in 1900–05; perhaps variant of snatch
Other definitions for snitch (2 of 2)
snitch2
[ snich ]
verb (used without object)
to turn informer; tattle.
noun
Also called snitcher. an informer.
Origin of snitch
2First recorded in 1775–85; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for snitch
snitch
/ (snɪtʃ) slang /
verb
(tr) to steal; take, esp in an underhand way
(intr) to act as an informer
noun
an informer; telltale
the nose
Origin of snitch
1C17: of unknown origin
Derived forms of snitch
- snitcher, noun
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