Chivatazo in english
Tip
pronunciation: tɪp part of speech: noun
pronunciation: tɪp part of speech: noun
In gestures
chivatazo = whistleblowing ; tip-off.
Example: Some view whistleblowing -- defined as informing on illegal or unethical practices in the workplace -- as being undesirable.Example: After the tip-off, Alain was arrested by the Avon police, who are now investigating whether or not he is in breach of his licence.more:
» dar un chivatazo = nark + Nombre + out ; rat + Nombre + out .
Example: The FBI hired a guy as an agent provacateur who told some Muslims to go to Iraq and kill people, and when they decided he was right he narked them out and they were thrown in prison. Example: What is shocking is that he rats her out to the police and then thinks it is OK to get into the car with her.» dar un chivatazo de = inform on ; rat on ; squeal on ; grass on .
Example: Some view whistleblowing -- defined as informing on illegal or unethical practices in the workplace -- as being undesirable. Example: She knew the consequences for ratting on her own people. Example: She squealed on her roommate and they found her strangled with her own brassiere. Example: Everybody, too, knows the gang leaders in town but you don't grass on them.