fink
word
/ˈfɪŋk/
fingk
/fˈɪŋk/
fingk
Definition
An informal and often negative word for someone who gives information about others, especially to authorities, such as a snitch or informer.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, sometimes old-fashioned. Used negatively to label someone as a 'snitch' or betrayer. Often found in crime movies, gangster slang, or among kids. Less common than 'snitch'. Be careful, as it can be offensive.
Spanish: soplón - chivato (informal)Portuguese (BR): dedo-duro (gíria) - delatorPortuguese (PT): bufoneiro (gíria) - bufoChinese (Simplified): 告密者 - 打小报告的人Chinese (Traditional): 告密者 - 打小報告的人Hindi: चुगलख़ोर - मुख़बिर (स्लैंग)Arabic: واشي - مُخبر (عامية)Bengali: চুগলখোর - গোয়েন্দা (তথ্যদাতা)Russian: стукач - доносчикJapanese: チクる奴 - 密告者Vietnamese: kẻ mách lẻo - kẻ chỉ điểmKorean: 고자질쟁이 - 밀고자Turkish: ispiyoncu - muhbirUrdu: مخبر - چغلی خورIndonesian: pengadu - tukang lapor
Example Sentences
Nobody likes a fink at school.
basic
He called his friend a fink for telling the teacher.
basic
Back in the day, nobody wanted to be labeled a fink on the street.
natural
After the heist, someone turned fink and told the police everything.
natural
They think I'm a fink just because I don't want to get in trouble.
natural
Don’t be a fink and keep secrets safe.
basic