The act of providing information to police/LEO regarding a crime. The act of being a
rat-goof. Specifically applies to those who personally know and associate with those who committed said crime, and inform on their fellows in secret, as opposed to an innocent/
random witness contacting the police.
Originates from times when a call from a payphone cost one
dime, or 10 cents.
" Brian got
busted on a narco-rap. He beat the rap by droppin a
dime on some bikers. He said:"I know it's dangerous, but it sure beats Rikers..."
But the next day, he got off'
ed
By the very same bikers.."