dobber
Fishing line buoy
A dobber is British and Australian slang for an informer—someone who tells on others, especially to authorities: Don't be a dobber.
The verb dob means to inform or report: She dobbed him in to the teacher.
In Scottish dialect, dobber is also vulgar slang for penis, and by extension, a stupid or contemptible person.
One who tells authorities
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- ratRodent or informer
- narcUndercover drug officer
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
squealer · stoolie · fink · whistleblower · tipster · informer · mole · canary
Fishing line indicator
Foolish, senseless person
dunce · halfwit · blockhead · nitwit · twit · simpleton · chump · muppet
Careless applier of paint
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- bingo markerInk dabber for game cards
snitch
One who tells authorities
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- ratRodent or informer
- narcUndercover drug officer
grass · squealer · stoolie · fink · whistleblower · tipster · informer · mole · canary · supergrass
bobber
Fishing line indicator
angler · line · hook · sinkers · bait · cast · rod · reel · drift · trolling
idiot
Foolish, senseless person
dolt · dunce · halfwit · blockhead · nitwit · twit · simpleton · chump · muppet · eejit
dauber
Careless applier of paint
- applicatorTool for applying substances
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
bingo marker · stippler · swab
dobberloyalist
Faithful supporter of authority
stand-up guy · solid · confidant · ride-or-die · true friend
dobbergenius
Person of rare brilliance
brainiac · clever clogs · whiz · smart cookie · smartarse