dobbers
Bobbers on lines
Dobbers is chiefly British and Australian slang for informers or tattletales—people who report others' misdeeds to authorities: Don't be a dobber.
The singular dobber comes from the verb dob, meaning to inform on someone.
In some dialects, dobbers also refers to large marbles used in children's games.
One who informs on others
- snitchOne who tells authorities
- informerOne who reveals secrets
- ratRodent or informer
- narkPolice tipster, slang
blabbermouth · whistleblower · fink · stoolie · squealer · grass · spy · betrayer
tattletale
One who informs on others
nark · blabbermouth · whistleblower · fink · stoolie · squealer · grass · spy · betrayer · canary
bobber
Fishing line indicator
bait · hook · line · sinker · rod · reel · casting · cork · waggler · quill
caller
One who phones
pattern · coverall · session · numbers · progressive · prize · marker · stamp · ink
- bingo suppliesbingo card, bingo cards, bingo chips, bingo cage, bingo marker
- Marblesshooter, shooters, taw, cat's eye, steelies
dobberssinkers
Weights that pull lines down
weights · lead weights · split shot · plummets · anchors
dobbersloyalists
Faithful to established authority
stand-up guys · mates · confederates · accomplices · co-conspirators