Definition
People who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions.
Origins
Formed because of the rhyme between snitch and stitch.
Also Said As
- snitches get stitches and end up in ditches
- snitches get stitches and wind up in ditches
See Also
- code of silence
- omertà
- wall of silence
How People Actually Use It
A saying indicating that "Snitches" or people who tell on others to police, partners etc. will get stitches, resulting from some kind of abuse (usually physical)
"Snitch: "Sir, It was Tommy that sold me the drugs" Tommy: "You better watch yourself punk, snitches get stitches""
Source: Urban Dictionary