HyperDic: fink

English > 3 senses of the word fink:
NOUNperson fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, sneaker, canarysomeone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
VERBsocialfink, scab, rat, blacklegtake the place of work of someone on strike
communicationfink, confess, squealconfess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
fink > pronunciation
Soundsfih'ngk
Rhymesblink ... zinc: 27 rhymes with ihngk...
English > fink: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.
Synonymssnitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, sneaker, canary
Broaderinformer, betrayer, rat, squealer, blabberOne who reveals confidential information in return for money
Spanishcanario, delator, infiltrado, informante, malsín, soplón
Catalandelator, espieta, soplón
Verbsfinkconfess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
English > fink: 3 senses > verb 1, social
MeaningTake the place of work of someone on strike.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymsscab, rat, blackleg
Broaderwork, do workBe employed
English > fink: 3 senses > verb 2, communication
Meaningconfess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsconfess, squeal
Broaderadmit, acknowledgedeclare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Spanishconfesar
Catalanconfessar
Nounsfinksomeone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

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