The difference between Drop a dime and Snitch

When used as verbs, drop a dime means to make a telephone call, usually calling authorities to report another's activities, whereas snitch means to steal, quickly and quietly.

Snitch is also noun with the meaning: a thief.

check bellow for the other definitions of Drop a dime and Snitch

  1. Drop a dime as a verb (idiomatic, slang):

    To make a telephone call, usually calling authorities to report another's activities.

    Examples:

    "He was in the back for a few minutes. Turned out he was dropping a dime on Ralph."

  2. Drop a dime as a verb (slang, with ''on''):

    To inform (on).

  1. Snitch as a verb (transitive):

    To steal, quickly and quietly.

  2. Snitch as a verb (transitive):

    To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.

  3. Snitch as a verb (slang, transitive):

    To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.

  1. Snitch as a noun:

    A thief.

  2. Snitch as a noun:

    An informer, usually one who betrays his group.

  3. Snitch as a noun (British):

    A nose.

  4. Snitch as a noun:

    A tiny morsel.

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