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splitting (on)

verb

Definition of splitting (on)

present participle of split (on), British

as in telling (on)

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened

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The term first went viral thanks to a resurfaced clip of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid talking to her then-teenage, now-supermodel daughter, Gigi Hadid.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
The victim was conscious, breathing and talking when taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

— Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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His wife later reportedly received a letter from World Vision informing her that his donation helped restore the vision of two people.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Manson’s death was met with strong reactions from the family members of his victims, who were contacted by prison officials informing them of the mass murderer’s passing.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

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