People who inform on others, especially to authorities; informants or tattletales.
Origin uncertain, possibly from 'snitch' meaning 'nose' (from 'snout'), suggesting someone who 'noses around'. The informant sense emerged in early 20th century American slang, likely from underworld usage.
The cultural attitude toward snitches varies dramatically - while law enforcement relies on informants, criminal subcultures consider snitching the ultimate betrayal. The phrase 'snitches get stitches' reflects how dangerous informing can be in certain communities, creating a complex moral landscape around truth-telling.
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