Lingaku- tell-tale
- informer (esp. to police)
- whistleblower
- grass
Generated: This meaning refers to a person who reveals secrets or discloses information about others, often within a context of wrongdoing or misbehavior.
She always likes to be a tell-tale and tells the teacher her classmates' little secrets.
Generated: This meaning refers to someone who provides information to the authorities, particularly law enforcement, about illegal activities.
The police rely on informers to get leads on criminals.
Generated: This meaning denotes a person who exposes information or activity that is illegal or unethical within an organization, often for the public good.
She acted as a whistleblower and exposed the company's corrupt practices.
Generated: This informal usage refers to someone who informs on others, often in a context related to criminal activity or gang culture.