Fink: meaning, definitions and examples

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fink

 

[ fษชล‹k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

A 'fink' is often used to describe a person who is considered a rat or a traitor, especially in a context where they betray or inform on others. Typically, it carries a negative connotation and implies deceit or disloyalty. The term can also refer to someone who is sneaky or untrustworthy. It is commonly associated with informants or those who provide information to authorities against their peers.

Synonyms

betrayer, informer, snitch, traitor

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled a fink for telling the police about his friends.
  • Nobody trusts a fink in the crew.
  • After he finked on them, they cut all ties.
  • She accused him of being a fink after he revealed their plans.
  • In the world of crime, finks rarely last long.

Translations

Translations of the word "fink" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fink

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fink

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fink

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fink

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fink

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•‘ํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู†ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fink

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fink

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฌๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fink

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fink

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fink

Etymology

The term 'fink' originated in the early 20th century, with its roots found in American slang. It is speculated to be derived from the dialectal variation of the word 'fink' used in various forms of colloquial English. Several etymologists suggest it may have connections to the word 'fink' used in German, which means 'to stink,' possibly alluding to someone who is considered undesirable or untrustworthy. As the term became popular, it was especially prevalent during the Prohibition era in the United States, where informants and betrayals were rampant in organized crime. Throughout the decades, 'fink' has maintained its negative connotation, being associated with deceit and disloyalty in various social and professional circles.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,821, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.