Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dobbed
Verb
/dÉ’bd/
Definition
Dobbed is the past form of the verb ‘dob’, which means to inform on someone or to give information about someone’s wrongdoing.
Examples
- He dobbed to the teacher about the students skipping class.
- After he dobbed on his friend, they weren’t as close anymore.
Meaning
To dob someone typically involves reporting their misdeed, especially to an authority or a figure in charge.
Synonyms
- Inform
- Snitch
- Rat
- Tip off
