dob

verb

Meaning

To inform on someone or tell tales, usually 'dob in'. 'Dob in' can also mean to volunteer someone for a task or contribute money. A person who dobs is a 'dobber'.

Example

Someone dobbed him in to the teacher for wagging school.

Origin

Origin unknown

Variants

dob in, dobber

Nearby words

do your blockTo lose your temper; to become furious.
do your doughTo lose all your money, especially by gambling.
do your lollyTo lose your temper.
do your nanaTo lose your temper.
docketA receipt or proof-of-purchase slip, or a delivery slip.
docoA documentary.
doctorThe cook at a bush camp, on a station or with a droving team. Dated.
dodgerBread, or a slice or chunk of bread.

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