noun
Street Slang
snitch
SNITCH · noun · slang
An informant; one who tells on others.
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A person who reports the activities of other inmates to guards or investigators.
“Snitches get moved to PC before the yard finds them.”
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snitch In A Sentence
Snitches get moved to PC before the yard finds them.
Origin & Usage
18th-century thieves' cant 'snitch' for an informer.
People Also Ask
What is a snitch?
It is an informant, a person who reports the activities of other inmates to guards or investigators.
What happens to snitches in prison?
Suspected informants are often moved to protective custody (PC) before the yard can retaliate against them.
Where does the word snitch come from?
It comes from 18th-century thieves' cant, where 'snitch' meant an informer.
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