Dob in

verb

To report someone to authorities for wrong doing.

If you don't stop stealing, I'll dob you in to the manager.
Visual representation of "dob in" - To report someone to authorities for wrong doing.

Often appears as...

  • dob someone in
  • dob in a friend

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To contribute towards something, especially by sharing information or resources.

His work on compiling the data helped dob in to the completion of the project.
Visual representation of "dob in" - To contribute towards something, especially by sharing information or resources.

Often appears as...

  • dob in resources
  • dob in information

Usage tips

Informal

verb

To report someone to authorities for wrong doing.

If you don't stop stealing, I'll dob you in to the manager.
Visual representation of "dob in" - To report someone to authorities for wrong doing.

Often appears as...

  • dob someone in
  • dob in a friend

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To contribute towards something, especially by sharing information or resources.

His work on compiling the data helped dob in to the completion of the project.
Visual representation of "dob in" - To contribute towards something, especially by sharing information or resources.

Often appears as...

  • dob in resources
  • dob in information

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "dob in"
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Trust Impact

Using it can imply betrayal and might affect relationships.

Illustration for Trust Impact
He didn't realize dobbing his mate in would ruin their friendship.
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Negative Connotation

Often seen as negative; implies disloyalty or tattletaling.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The classmates were upset for being dobbed in over the prank.
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Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal spoken language rather than writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
She threatened to dob him in if he copied her homework again.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Trust Impact

Using it can imply betrayal and might affect relationships.

Illustration for Trust Impact
He didn't realize dobbing his mate in would ruin their friendship.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Often seen as negative; implies disloyalty or tattletaling.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The classmates were upset for being dobbed in over the prank.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal spoken language rather than writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
She threatened to dob him in if he copied her homework again.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Trust Impact

Using it can imply betrayal and might affect relationships.

Illustration for Trust Impact
He didn't realize dobbing his mate in would ruin their friendship.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Often seen as negative; implies disloyalty or tattletaling.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The classmates were upset for being dobbed in over the prank.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal spoken language rather than writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
She threatened to dob him in if he copied her homework again.
Visual representation of the word "Dob in"

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