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snitch

intermediateB1

/snɪtʃ/ · snitch

to inform on someone, especially to the police.

Meanings

verbinformal

to inform on someone, especially to the police.

کسی کے بارے میں معلومات دینا، خاص طور پر پولیس کو.

فاشی کرنا

fashi karna

Synonyms

informrat outbetrayبتاناخبر دیناڈاکو بنانا

Antonyms

concealprotectdefendچھپاناتحفظ دینامدد کرنا

Common Collocations

  • snitch on someone
  • don't snitch
  • snitching behavior

Example Sentences

He decided to snitch on his friends to avoid getting into trouble.

اس نے پریشان ہونے سے بچنے کے لئے اپنے دوستوں کا فاشی کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne pareshan hone se bachne ke liye apne doston ka fashi karne ka faisla kiya.

It's a risky move to snitch; you might end up with no friends.

فاشی کرنا خطرناک اقدام ہے؛ آپ کا کوئی دوست نہیں بچ سکتا۔

Fashi karna khatarnaak iqdam hai; aap ka koi dost nahin bach sakta.

He was labeled a snitch after he informed the police about the gang.

جب اس نے پولیس کو ڈکیتوں کے بارے میں اطلاع دی تو اسے فاشی سمجھا گیا۔

Jab us ne police ko dakoiton ke bare mein ittila di to use fashi samjha gaya.

Easily Confused With

snatch:To snatch means to grab or seize something quickly, while to snitch means to inform on someone.

Word Family

snitcher
nounفاشی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'snitch' by thinking of a quick 'snitch' of information.

Imagine a character sneaking out to tell someone a secret.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو اپنے پرائے کی خبر لیتا ہے، خود کو ناپسند کرتا ہے

Jo apne paraaye ki khabar leta hai, khud ko na-pasand karta hai.

He who takes news of others dislikes himself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "snitch" — to inform on someone

First known use: 1900

The term originated in the late 19th century in the slang of the underworld, referring to someone who informs on another, especially to the authorities.