What does supergrass mean?

n. A person who commits crimes but tells the police about other criminals to get a lighter punishment.

supergrass

🇺🇸 /ˈsuːpərɡræs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsuːpəɡrɑːs/

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noun

A person who commits crimes but tells the police about other criminals to get a lighter punishment.

The police arrested the gang after a supergrass revealed their plans.

A person who commits crimes but tells the police about other criminals to get a lighter punishment.

Plural supergrasses