Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fink

noun / verb
/fɪŋk/
Definition
A person who informs on someone or betrays them, especially to the authorities.
Examples
  • He decided to fink on his friends after they got caught stealing.
  • In the movie, the fink was always betraying his allies for personal gain.
  • She was afraid her co-worker would fink on her for taking a longer lunch break.
Meaning
To fink means to inform on someone or to rat out a person, often in a way that is seen as disloyal or sneaky.
Synonyms
  • informant
  • snitch
  • betrayer
  • rat