supergrass
Pronunciation: /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)ˌɡɹɑːs/
The English word “supergrass” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An informer providing substantial quantities of information on criminal or terrorist activities to the police.
Etymology
From super- + grass, from grass (“an informer”).
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