dob in
Primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English, 'dob in' means to inform on someone, often seen as an act of betrayal.
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Definition
B2Everyday Life
(informal, slang)To report someone's wrongdoing to an authority, often perceived as an act of betrayal.
Example
- She dobbed him in to the teacher for cheating on the test.
- He was worried that his friend might dob him in to the police.
B2Community
(informal, regional)To contribute something, such as money, to a communal fund or cause.
Example
- Everyone dobbed in a few dollars for the farewell gift.
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