infame
What does infame mean? infame is a Italian strong that translates to “snitch, traitor, rat” in English.
Literal Translation
infamous, without honor
Meaning & Usage
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"snitch, traitor, rat"
Someone without honor — specifically, someone who betrays trust or informs on others. In Italian street culture and criminal contexts, 'infame' is one of the worst things you can be called because it strikes at omertà (the code of silence). Even outside criminal circles, being 'infame' means being a backstabbing traitor.
Examples in the Wild
'Sei un infame!' — you're a rat/traitor! 'Infame!' — directed at someone who's betrayed a confidence or snitched. Heavy words in certain communities.