Question 1

What does "dime out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To inform on someone to the police or another authority, revealing their illegal or wrongful activities.

Question 2

How do you use "dime out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Nobody knew who had dimed him out, but the cops arrived within minutes.

Question 3

Is "dime out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"dime out" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. American slang, associated with street culture and crime drama. Derives from the idea of using a dime (10-cent coin) to make a payphone call to the police. Considered a serious social transgression in many communities. Rarely heard outside American contexts.

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