Noun: snitcher sni-chu(r)
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
- A thief who steals without using violence
"The snitcher made off with several wallets during the crowded event";
- sneak thief, pilferer
- Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
"The snitcher provided crucial information that led to the arrest of the drug dealer";
- fink [N. Amer, informal], snitch [informal], stoolpigeon [informal], stool pigeon [informal], stoolie [N. Amer, informal], sneak [informal], canary [N. Amer], grass [Brit, informal], snout [Brit, informal]
Derived forms: snitchers
Type of: betrayer, blabber [informal], informer, rat [informal], squealer, stealer, thief