FINK N. AMER.


Meaning of FINK N. AMER. in English

fink N. Amer.

informal

■ noun

1》 an unpleasant or contemptible person.

2》 an informer.

■ verb

1》 ( fink on ) inform on.

2》 ( fink out ) back out of a responsibility.

Origin

C19: of unknown origin; perh. from Ger., lit. 'finch', but also a pejorative term.

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