grasses (on)

Definition of grasses (on)next
present tense third-person singular of grass (on), British slang
as in splits (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities that bloke would grass on his own mater to save himself

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  • Midwife Meghan Nowland talks with patient Annie Vowell during an appointment at the Cincinnati Birth Center.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Rizo, on the other hand, talks a huge game, wants to make big moves, and pulls stunts with fake immunity idols at Tribal.
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  • And that informs the character.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
  • That special relationship informs how Coogler moves through the industry today.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Grasses (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasses%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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