Fink: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
fink
[ fษชลk ]
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:
๐ต๐น fink
- gorjear
- chismear
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช fink
- schnattern
- tratschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ fink
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฝะบ
๐ต๐ฑ fink
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใณใฏ
๐ซ๐ท fink
- bavarder
- colporter
๐ช๐ธ fink
- chismear
- murmurar
๐น๐ท fink
๐ฐ๐ท ํํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ fink
๐ธ๐ฐ fink
๐จ๐ณ ่ฌๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ fink
๐ฎ๐ธ fink
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฝะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fink
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.