The difference between Filch and Snitch

When used as nouns, filch means something which has been filched or stolen, whereas snitch means a thief.

When used as verbs, filch means to illegally take possession of (especially items of low value), whereas snitch means to steal, quickly and quietly.

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  1. Filch as a verb (transitive):

    To illegally take possession of (especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.

    Examples:

    "Hey, someone filched my wallet!"

  1. Filch as a noun:

    Something which has been filched or stolen.

  2. Filch as a noun:

    An act of filching; larceny, theft.

  3. Filch as a noun (obsolete):

    A person who filches; a filcher, a pilferer, a thief.

  4. Filch as a noun (obsolete):

    A hooked stick used to filch objects.

  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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