Showing results for tipster. Search instead for tipsta.

Definitions

tipster

[tip-ster] / ˈtɪp stər /

NOUN

adviser

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aide coach confidant consultant counselor

STRONG

instructor monitor nestor

WEAK

admonitor

NOUN

advisor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adviser aide confidant consultant counselor director doctor expert instructor lawyer mentor tutor

STRONG

attorney authority coach counsel friend guide helper judge monitor partner priest quarterback referee teacher tout

WEAK

Dutch uncle backseat driver buttinsky clubhouse lawyer kibitzer righthand man second-guesser

Antonyms

STRONGEST

pupil student

STRONG

enemy foe

NOUN

fink

Synonyms

STRONG

canary narc nark rat scab snake snitch squealer stoolie tattletale weasel whistle-blower

WEAK

stool pigeon

NOUN

informant

Synonyms

STRONG

canary fink nark rat sneak snitch source stoolie tattletale

NOUN

informer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announcer

STRONG

accuser adviser betrayer blabbermouth canary crier double-crosser finger fink herald interviewer journalist messenger nark newsman preacher propagandist rat singer snake sneak snitcher songbird source squealer stoolie tattler tattletale weasel

WEAK

blab deep throat fat mouth fork tongue notifier ratfink stool pigeon

NOUN

snitch

Synonyms

STRONG

betrayer blabbermouth canary double-crosser fink informant narc nark rat sneak snitcher source squealer stoolie tattler tattletale turncoat weasel whistle-blower

WEAK

deep throat stool pigeon

NOUN

stool pigeon

Synonyms

WEAK

agent provocateur betrayer blabbermouth canary decoy deep throat double-crosser fink informant informer narc nark plant police informer rat rat fink shill sneak snitch snitcher source spy squealer stoolie tattler tattletale turncoat weasel whistle-blower

NOUN

tattletale

Synonyms

STRONG

blabber blabbermouth busybody canary fink gossip informer nark quidnunc rat rumormonger scandalmonger snitch snitcher squeaker squealer stoolie tabby talebearer taleteller tattler telltale troublemaker whistleblower whistler windbag

WEAK

bigmouth fat mouth gasser peacher polly ratfink sleazemonger stool pigeon

NOUN

tattletale/tattler

Synonyms

WEAK

bigmouth blabberer blabbermouth busybody canary fat mouth fink gossip informer rat rumormonger scandalmonger snitch squealer stool pigeon talebearer taleteller telltale troublemaker whistleblower windbag

NOUN

weasel

Synonyms

STRONG

betrayer blabbermouth canary deceiver double-crosser fink informant informer narc nark rat sneak snitch snitcher source squealer stoolie tattler tattletale turncoat whistle-blower

WEAK

deep throat stool pigeon

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

The ongoing investigation was initially reported by local TV news station KSBW, which was sent a copy of the letter by the tipster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Booth, whose business was built on premium rate phone lines, had made a name for himself as a top tipster.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

An anonymous tipster passed along the Instagram handle of the suspect with the colorful underwear, the complaint said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2023

It seems an anonymous tipster just phoned in a report of a major book burglary.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

tipster

Example Sentences

Related Words