snitch

1 of 3

noun

: one who snitches : tattletale

snitch

2 of 3

verb (1)

snitched; snitching; snitches
snitcher noun

snitch

3 of 3

verb (2)

snitched; snitching; snitches

transitive verb

: to take by stealth : pilfer

Examples of snitch in a Sentence

Noun several men were sentenced to prison based on the now-questionable testimony of a jailhouse snitch Verb (1) he snitched on his friend because he was only looking out for himself Verb (2) snitched some paper from the office supply room for use with her printer at home
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Noun
There is no distinct timeline for when, or if, legislation for a ‘snitch law’ as recommended by the public inquiry will be introduced to Swedish parliament. Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Baugh’s boyfriend, whom Wiggins allegedly considered a snitch, was also shot but survived. Steve Karnowski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Verb
Ask Amy: Mom wonders whether to snitch on teens D.C. Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 Gunna has denied the snitching allegations and even Thug’s father has came to his defense on multiple occasions. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for snitch 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb (2)

probably alteration of snatch

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1801, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snitch was circa 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Snitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snitch. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

snitch

1 of 3 noun
: a person who snitches : tattletale, informer

snitch

2 of 3 verb
snitcher noun

snitch

3 of 3 verb
: to take by sly or secret action
especially : pilfer
snitched more candy
Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb

probably alteration of snatch

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