Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gink

noun
/ɡɪŋk/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a foolish or insignificant person.
Examples
  • Despite his grand ideas, many viewed him as just a gink.
  • It’s best to ignore the ginks who disrupt the meeting with silly comments.
Meaning
In colloquial usage, ‘gink’ can denote someone who is not taken seriously or who is seen as trivial.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • simpleton
  • nincompoop