Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snitchy

Adjective
/ˈsnɪtʃi/
Definition
Inclined to report someone else’s wrongdoing or secrets.
Examples
  • The snitchy behavior of the student made others distrustful of him.
  • She was labeled as snitchy after revealing her friend’s secret to the teacher.
  • In a snitchy environment, trust among colleagues often suffers.
Meaning
The term ‘snitchy’ describes a person who tends to tell on others, often in an underhanded or disloyal manner, making it negative in connotation.
Synonyms
  • Informant
  • Whistleblower
  • Tell-tale
  • Snitch
  • Traitor