Fink (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a strikebreaker.
  2. a labor spy.
  3. an informer; stool pigeon.
  4. a contemptible or thoroughly unattractive person.
verb (used without object)
  1. to inform to the police; squeal.
  2. to act as a strikebreaker; scab.
Verb Phrases
  1. fink out,
    • to withdraw from or refuse to support a project, activity, scheme, etc.; renege: He said he'd lend me his motorcycle, but he finked out.
    • to become untrustworthy.
noun
  1. a strikebreaker; blackleg
  2. an informer, such as one working for the police; spy
  3. an unpleasant, disappointing, or contemptible person
verb
  1. to inform (on someone), as to the police
Fink (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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