snitch

Meanings

• noun

  A person who reveals information, especially confidential information, to an unauthorized person.

  - "The informant was a snitch who sold secrets to the enemy."
  - "He refused to be a snitch and protect the identity of the thief."

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Pronunciation

1. /snɪtʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

grass , mole , rat , stool pigeon , bite , snap , snippock , schnozz , sneck , filcher , pincher , drop a dime , grass up , rat out , filch , pilfer , pocket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snitch
hitch , itch , witch

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Variants

List of all variants of snitch that leads to same result
snitch , snitches , snitched , snitcher , snitchers , snitching

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'snitch' is believed to come from the Middle English word 'sniten', which means 'to tattle' or 'betray'. It may also have connections to the Old English word 'snican', which means 'to hiss or whisper'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'snitch' is often used in a derogatory way to refer to someone who informs on others, but it can also be used in a more neutral context to refer to any source of information.

2. In some communities, the term 'snitch' is used to refer to a person who reports crimes to the police, regardless of their motivation.

3. In the Harry Potter series, the Golden Snitch is a magical ball that is worth a large number of points in Quidditch, but it is also known for its ability to fly away and report any happenings in the room where it is located.

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Related Concepts

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1. informant: An informant is a person who provides information, often confidential information, to an authority or to someone who is investigating a crime or a situation.

2. betrayal: Betrayal is the act of revealing a secret or breaking a trust, often resulting in harm or damage to the relationship between the parties involved.

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Culture

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The term 'snitch' has a negative connotation and is often used to refer to someone who betrays or informs on others. It is commonly used in popular culture, particularly in literature and film, to depict a traitor or a person who is not trusted. For example, in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, the term 'snitch' is used to refer to a magical ball that reports any happenings in the room where it is located.

How to Memorize "snitch"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'snitch', visualize a person whispering secrets to someone else, or imagine a tattletale rat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snitch' with the idea of betrayal or disloyalty, or think of someone who tattles on others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Snitches Get Stitches' to remember the meaning of the word 'snitch'.

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