abaddon

Meaning

Noun

An informer; a criminal who informs on other criminals to the authorities.

Related

Similar words

grass, nark, stool pigeon,

Origin

UK C19. From Abaddon, from Middle English, from Late Latin, from Ancient Greek Ἀβαδδών ("Abaddon"), from Hebrew אבדון, from אבד.

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