English Explanatory Dictionary

dime dropper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A snitch or informer.

Word forms

dime dropper dime droppers dime-dropper

Etymology

From the idea of dropping a dime (coin) into a payphone to make a call.

Related words

drop a dime
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