snitch
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B2
/snɪtʃ/
informant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snitch' originates from the Dutch word 'snitchen,' which meant 'to inform or betray.'
Historical Evolution
'snitchen' transformed into the English word 'snitch' during the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to inform or betray,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who informs on someone else, especially to the authorities.
The snitch told the teacher about the cheating.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39