snitch

snitch

1. noun One who informs against someone to a figure of authority. The boss made it very clear that any snitches we find get cement shoes and a trip to the bottom of the river. I don't care what kind of deal you're offering me—I ain't no snitch!
2. verb To inform against a criminal or wrongdoer to a figure of authority. I'm afraid the mafia will make a hit on me since I snitched to the police about their money-laundering operation. Why would you snitch on me to the teacher like that?

snitch on (one)

To inform against a criminal or wrongdoer to a figure of authority. I'm afraid the mafia will make a hit on me since I snitched on them to the police about their money-laundering operation. Why would you snitch on me to the teacher like that?
See also: on, snitch

snitches get stitches (and end up in ditches)

People who inform to police or tattle to authority figures will be the targets of retaliatory violence. You'd better just go ahead and forget what you saw, Tom. Remember, snitches get stitches and end up in ditches. A: "I saw you take Sally's lunch money! I'm telling the teacher!" B: "Snitches get stitches, Timmy!"
See also: end, get, snitch, stitch, up

snitches get stitches and wind up in ditches

People who inform to police or tattle to authority figures will be the targets of retaliatory violence. You'd better just go ahead and forget what you saw, Tom. Remember, snitches get stitches and wind up in ditches.
See also: and, ditch, get, snitch, stitch, up, wind
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

snitch on someone

to tattle on someone. You wouldn't snitch on me, would you? Timmy snitched on his older brother.
See also: on, snitch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

snitch on

v.
To disclose incriminating information about someone: She snitched on the coworker who had been stealing petty cash. He snitched on his little brother for breaking the vase.
See also: on, snitch
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

snitch

(snɪtʃ)
1. n. an informer. Who needs a snitch? If he can’t keep his mouth shut, he can beat it.
2. in. to inform (on someone). (Often with on.) The cops were waiting for us. Who snitched?
3. tv. to steal something. Why don’t you snitch the salt from one of the other tables?
4. n. a theft. (Underworld.) The snitch went off without a hitch.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • dime-dropper
  • dropper
  • bummer
  • angle
  • angling
  • fire and brimstone
  • high
  • high, wide, and handsome
  • wear (one's) apron high
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