Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dobber-in
noun
/ˈdɒb.ər.ɪn/
Definition
A person who informs on others, often to authorities or someone in a position of power.
Examples
- After discovering the cheating on the test, she felt like a dobber-in for telling the teacher.
- He was known as the dobber-in among his friends for always revealing their secrets.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who divulges information about someone else’s wrongdoings or secrets, often in a way that can be perceived as betrayal.
Synonyms
- informer
- snitch
- tattletale
- betrayer
