English Explanatory Dictionary

supergrass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An informer providing substantial quantities of information on criminal or terrorist activities to the police.

Pronunciation

/ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)ˌɡɹɑːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-supergrass.wav

Word forms

supergrass supergrasses

Etymology

From super- + grass, from grass (“an informer”).

Synonyms

nark nonce snout abaddon accuser beefer bewrayer bigmouth blabber blabtale blabtongue canary CI finger fink fizgig gossip grass informant informer jurat leak mole narc outer peacher quisling rat ratfink rooster sneak snitch squealer state's evidence stooge stool pigeon stoolie supergrass sycophant tattler tattletale telltale tit telltale tout whistleblower
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