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单词 supergrass
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supergrass


supergrass

(ˈsuːpəˌɡrɑːs) n (Law) an informer whose information implicates a large number of people in terrorist activities or other major crimes
Thesaurus
Noun1.supergrass - a police informer who implicates many peoplegrassBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdombetrayer, blabber, informer, squealer, rat - one who reveals confidential information in return for money
Translations

supergrass


supergrass

1. slang An informant who gives evidence against their associate(s) or accomplice(s) in exchange for immunity or reduced sentencing, especially in high-profile or large-scale criminal trials. Primarily heard in UK. The supergrass was facing over 30 felony charges, but he ended up only receiving a two-year prison sentence because of all the evidence he had supplied Scotland Yard about his criminal associates over the years. Little did we know that the mild-manner Mr Collins next door was really a supergrass who had been placed in witness protection.2. slang Marijuana laced with phencyclidine (PCP). Be careful—he's high on supergrass and could turn violent on you! I only tried supergrass one time in college, but I got so out of my mind that I thought I would never feel normal again. Needless to say, I haven't touched the stuff since.

supergrass

n. high-quality marijuana. The cannabis that is the richest in resin is sometimes called “supergrass.”

supergrass


supergrass

an informer whose information implicates a large number of people in terrorist activities or other major crimes

supergrass


  • noun

Synonyms for supergrass

noun a police informer who implicates many people

Synonyms

  • grass

Related Words

  • Britain
  • Great Britain
  • U.K.
  • UK
  • United Kingdom
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • betrayer
  • blabber
  • informer
  • squealer
  • rat
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